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  • Commemorative Stamp
  • 4 March 1951

1st Asian Games, New Delhi, 2 annas

The Asian Games torch and map, on the 2 annas.

Date of issue March 4, 1951
Denomination 2 annas
Quantity printed 7300000
Printer India Security Press,Nasik
Perforation comb 14
Watermark Star of India Multiple [SR]
Colours Brown orange | Reddish purple
Catalogue codes Stamp Number IN 233 Stanley Gibbons IN 335
Themes Maps, Sports, Torches

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The torch of the Asian Games before a map of Asia, on a 2 annas stamp.

The First Asian Games

The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi from 4 to 11 March 1951, with athletes from eleven Asian countries, at the National Stadium. India issued two stamps on the opening day, both showing the torch of the Games before a map of Asia. This is the 2 annas value.

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