The Philatelist

The issued stamp, shown actual size

Enlarge
  • Definitive Stamp
  • 15 May 1968

Coffee Berries

On May 15, 1968, India Post issued a 4 paise definitive stamp featuring Coffee Berries, spotlighting one of the nation’s most vital commercial crops. The design celebrates India’s rich agricultural heritage, particularly in the southern hill regions where coffee plantations are central to the rural economy and local livelihoods. The stamp captures the ripe berries in detail, serving as a tribute to the growers who have established India as a significant player in the global coffee trade. By featuring this crop, the issue highlights the intersection of nature, labor, and economic progress, preserving the legacy of a plantation culture that continues to shape the landscape of southern India.

Date of issue May 15, 1968
Denomination 4ps

Notes

Notes from collectors

No public notes on this stamp yet.

Keep your own notes on this stamp, for yourself or to share with other collectors. Sign in

Have a question about this stamp? Start a discussion about it

Record the condition of the stamps in your collection. Sign in

Related stamps

Other Definitive stamps from around the same time.

View all →
Bidri Ware Sign in to mark stamps as owned.

16 October 1967

Bidri Ware

  • Definitive
Brass Ware Sign in to mark stamps as owned.

16 October 1967

Brass Ware

  • Definitive
Gnat Sign in to mark stamps as owned.

16 October 1967

Gnat

  • Definitive
Catalogue Community Learn Shop Sign in