1950s

The 1950s cover India’s first decade as a republic (from January 1950) and the move to decimal naye paise in 1957.India stamps issued 1950–1959: 44 items covering 29 issues, 42 in stock now (9 year packs, 1 miniature sheet, 12 sets and 20 single stamps).Years with the most listings: 1957 (11 items), 1958 (10 items) and 1959 (5 items).Complete year packs listed for this decade: 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1958 and 1959.Issues from the decade in our listings include World Agriculture Fair, Children’s Day, Telegraph Centenary – Sovereign Sheet and Centenary of Geological Survey of India.Every listing states its condition (MNH, hinged, used or CTO) in the title. Browse other decades.