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  • Commemorative Stamp
  • 3 November 1972

Asia 72 – Fair Symbol

The symbol of Asia 72.

Date of issue November 3, 1972
Denomination 20 p
Quantity printed 3000000
Printer Security Printing Press, Nashik
Perforation comb 13
Watermark No Watermark
Colours Black | Orange
Printing process Photogravure
Catalogue codes Michel IN 548 Stamp Number IN 564 Yvert et Tellier IN 349 Stanley Gibbons IN 668

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The symbol of Asia 72, a stylised hand of the Buddha, in black and orange, with the words “Asia 72” in Hindi and English, on a 20 paise stamp.

The Asia 72 Symbol

India Post issued two stamps on 3 November 1972 for the opening of Asia 72, the Third Asian International Trade Fair at New Delhi, held for peace and progress through economic cooperation. Its symbol was a stylised hand of the Buddha, raised to grant freedom from fear. This text draws on India Post’s folder for the issue.

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