Issued on January 28, 1965, the 15-Paisa commemorative stamp honors the birth centenary of the prominent Indian freedom fighter, social reformer, and humanitarian Lala Lajpat Rai. [1]
Visual and Technical Specifications:
- Design: The stamp features a portrait of Lala Lajpat Rai.
- Color: Dark Brown.
- Denomination: 0.15 INR (15 Paise).
- Size: 3.91 cm × 2.90 cm (overall) and 3.63 cm × 2.62 cm (printed area).
- Perforation: Comb 13 × 13½.
- Printing Method: Photogravure process.
- Printer: Printed at the India Security Press in Nashik.
This commemorative stamp was released by the India Post to recognize Rai, also famously known as Punjab Kesari, who was a core member of the famous “Lal Bal Pal” triumvirate.



