Commemorative stamp of Goa Liberation Day
2022-12-20 Tue
Goa Liberation Day is celebrated in December every year in Goa, India. The Goa Liberation Day glorified in remembrance of the Indian armed forces annexing Portuguese-ruled Goa. Mohan Ranade stood as an Indian independence activist and teacher. The Portuguese existed among the excessively first to colonise regions of India and stood the last to leave.A commemorative stamp was issued on 19 December 2011. The philately depicts the Marchers with Indian flags passing Aguada Fort lighthouse. The size applied is 39 x 28.5 mm for the stamp. Themes stand for Anniversaries, Jubilees, Flags, Fortresses, Strongholds and Lighthouses. The Printing type has offset lithography, and its Face value is 5? Indian rupee.
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