United Nations Day
Technical Data
| Date of Issue | October 24, 1954 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 2 ANNAS |
| Quantity | 3,300,000 |
| Perforation | comb 13 |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
| Watermark | Star of India Multiple [SR] |
| Colors | Turquoise green |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 236 Stamp Number IN 252 Yvert et Tellier IN 52 Stanley Gibbons IN 352 |
| Themes | Commemoration | Flowers | Lotus (Flower) | Plants (Flora) |
The 2 As. special postage stamp affixed to this folder, released by the Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department to commemorate United Nations Day on October 24, 1954, features the United Nations Emblem in the top left corner and a fully bloomed lotus surrounded by leaves in the center-right of the design.
This stamp, printed using photogravure at the India Security Press, Nasik, is produced on paper with a watermark consisting of multiple small five-pointed stars. With a perforation of 13, the stamp is horizontally oriented, measuring 1.54” x 1.14” in size. Its jade-green color adds to its aesthetic appeal, and each sheet contains 35 stamps.