3 Paise Military Issue Featuring Ajanta Panel
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.