Saturday, 21 September 2019

Kawthoolei Separatist Stamps

The Karen independent self-proclaimed states of Kawthoolei issued the set of stamps in 1986.  The set includes six values as shown below, where a Kawthoolei dollar equals to 20 US cents.  The sheet includes 25 stamps per sheet, printed using multi color printing in western Australia by direct colour printers.

Karen children singing

Karen Flag

Saw Bo Mya, Karen Leader

Map of the state of Kawthoolei

Karen Coat of Arms

River (probably Than Lwin) and Mountain Scene
For more details about the stamps can be found in original article by Carlos Swanson re-published in Burma Peacock Vol 12, No 2.

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