Friday, February 22, 2013

New Currency

Stamps with new currency, Rupees and Cents were first issued in 1872.

1 Rupee = 100 Cents

Sunday, February 3, 2013

First Stamp of Ceylon

The first stamp of Ceylon was issued on 1st of April, 1857. The currency was in Shillings and Pence, before Rupees and Cents were introduced. The stamp features a portrait of Queen Victoria and is brown in colour.