15 AUG 1947
Title
15 AUG 1947
Subject
Stamp ingot collection
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.
Creator
Hallmark Group Limited
Source
Pride of India Collection
Publisher
Authority of India Post
Date
1947
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
Gold Replica is 2.2mm thick with diamond cut perforations
Citation
Hallmark Group Limited, “15 AUG 1947,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed October 18, 2024, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/1839.