Sri Lanka History FDC

Sri Lanka FDC
Name: Ancient Sri Lanka – Proto - Historic Era & Early Anuradhapura Era
Date of Issue: 30 April 2008

Denominations:
5.00: Proto - Historic Era: Megalithic Cist Burial & Beads
Necklace found at Ibbankatuwa (600-400 B.C.)

10.00: Early Anuradhapura Era: Agriculture & Irrigation
Abhaya (Basawakkulama) Weva (3rd Century B.C.)

12.00: Early Anuradhapura Era: Language & Literature
Vallipuram Gold Plate (1st Century A.D.)

15.00: Early Anuradhapura Era: Metal Technology
Alakolaveva Iron Furnace (1st and 2nd Century A.D.)

30.00: Early Anuradhapura Era: Trade & Money
Gajalakshmi Coin (1st Century B.C. - 4th Century A.D.) & Punch Mark Coin (3rd Century B.C. - 4th Century A.D.)

40.00: Early Anuradhapura Era: Art & Craft
Sigiri Paintings (5th Century A.D.)

Comment: This is a stamp series named “Ancient Sri Lank”. According to its series number, it will totally issue 38 pieces stamps. These are 5/38 to 10/38.

Ancient Sri Lanka Series FDCs:
2nd Series: Proto - Historic Era & Early Anuradhapura Era
3rd Series: Late Anuradhapura Era