15 AUG 1947

Title

15 AUG 1947

Creator

Hallmark Group Limited

Description

On 3rd June 1947, Britain announced to renounce its dominion over India. After ruling for almost two hundred years British liberate India in 15th August 1947 and to celebrate this event India Post issued a postage stamp on 21st November 1947. To celebrate and mark this event India Post decided to issues three postage stamps to commemorate the Independence Day of India.

Source

Pride of India Collection

Date

1947-12-17

Publisher

Authority of India Post

Subject

Stamp ingot collection

Format

JPG

Type

Image

Original Format

Engraved solid pure silver ingots, layered with pure 24-carat gold

Physical Dimensions

Stamp size is 41.00 mm x 25.50 mm
Gold Replica is 2.2mm thick with diamond cut perforations