India Republic Issue
About India Republic Issue
The first definitive series of the Republic of India, issued on January 26, 1950, when India became a republic. Featured the Ashoka Lion Capital, the national emblem. The series replaced the King George VI definitives of British India. The Republic series included 19 values from 3 pies to 10 rupees. Indian stamp design after independence blended traditional Indian art with modern design principles, creating a distinctive national philatelic identity.
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