The 20 Paisa Vinayak Damodar Savarkar commemorative stamp was issued by India on 28 May 1970 to mark his 87th birth anniversary. Issued by the Congress government, it features a portrait of the revolutionary and freedom fighter, with 3 million copies printed. It is listed in philatelic catalogs as SG 614.
Key Details of the 1970 Stamp:
- Subject: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (1883–1966)
- Issue Date: 28 May 1970
- Denomination: 20 Paisa (20p)
- Quantity Printed: 3,000,000
- Theme: Freedom Fighter/Commemorative
- Description: The stamp features a portrait of V.D. Savarkar, who was a key figure in the Indian independence movement and author of The First War of Independence.
- Philatelic Status: Available as Single, Mint Sheet (35 stamps), and Block of 4 (MNH – Mint Never Hinged).
The stamp was released to recognize his contribution to India’s freedom struggle, particularly his time in the Cellular Jail.



