Ceylon – Scott # 468, used
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1972 Ceylon 25¢ stamp (Scott #468) commemorating the World Health Organization. Blue and gold WHO emblem design, clean used example.
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Ceylon – Scott #468 (1972 World Health Organization Anniversary, Used)
Issued in 1972, this 25¢ commemorative from Ceylon honors the World Health Organization (WHO) and its continuing mission to promote global well-being.
The bold modernist design centers on the WHO emblem — the Rod of Asclepius over a world map — framed by a vibrant gold band patterned with traditional Sri Lankan motifs. The red heart symbol in the upper corner emphasizes the theme of health and humanitarian care, while the trilingual inscriptions in English, Sinhala, and Tamil reflect the nation’s multicultural identity.
Printed in striking blue, yellow, and red, this issue represents the final years of Ceylon’s philatelic history before the country became the Republic of Sri Lanka in 1972. A clean used example with light circular cancellation and vivid color.
Denomination: 25¢
Issue Year: 1972
Condition: Used
Design: WHO Emblem and Heart Symbol
Theme: Health, Medicine, United Nations, Humanitarian Causes
Country: Ceylon
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