Three Stunning Independent India Stamps from Three Different Categories

Indian postage stamps issued before independence depicted portraits of Kings and Queens. However, Independent India Stamps present fascinating varieties for collectors. From the First Stamp of Independent India featuring the national flag to the latest Ramayan stamps, each and every issue share valuable information about different aspects of vibrant India. Stamps of Independent India can be classified into five major groups namely, military issues, commemorative issues, republic definitive stamps, miniature sheets and se-tenant stamps. Let’s explore some wonderful stamps from three of these categories.

3 Paise Military Issue Featuring Ajanta Panel 

This Violet Grey coloured 3 paise definitive stamp featuring the Ajanta Panel was issued on 17th October 1953 using the typography process. These military stamps were issued for the Indian soldiers who were assigned the mission to keep 22,959 prisoners of war of different countries under custody in Korea, and work on their repatriation or disposal. The main objective was to maintain international peace in the Korean peninsula that was affected by war. These Independent India stamps had a perforation of 14 unites and featured several stars as its watermark. The overprint text read Bhartiya Samraksha Cutuck Korea in Hindi.  

12 Annas Commemorative Stamp Celebrating 1st Asian Games 

These bright violet coloured 12 Annas commemorative stamps were issued on 4th March 1951 to celebrate the first Asian games. 2.4 million such stamps were printed at the India Security Press, in Nasik using the Offset Lithography technique. These amazing stamps of Independent India had a perforation of 14 units and depicted many stars as its watermark. The design depicted a hand holding a burning torch. The first Asian Games was hosted by India in New Delhi from 4th to 11th March 1951.

3 Annas Sanchi Stupa Definitive Stamp

These definitive 3 Annas Independent India stamps were issued on 15th August 1949. These Brown-orange coloured stamps depicted the east gate of Sanchi Stupa.  They were printed at the India Security Press in Nasik and belonged to the first series named “2nd Anniversary of Independence Archaeological & Historical Monuments”. These stamps of India have a perforation of 13 units and depicted four stars as its watermark.  Situated in Madhya Pradesh, Sanchi Stupa was build under the regime of emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE and is one of the oldest stone structures in India.

Apart from the above mentioned stamps of Independent India, there are several other themes and varieties that can be explored in depth.