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The Philatelic Bureau of the Sri Lanka Posts has issued a new postage stamp in the denomination of Rs. 10.00 on 7th December, 2016 to commemorate the centenary of Volleyball in Sri Lanka.
| Date of Issue: | 7th December 2016 |
| Denomination: | Rs.10.00 |
| Stamp Designer | Mr. Jagath Kosmodara |
| Catalogue No. | CSL 2208 |
| Sheet Composition: | 15 stamps per sheet |
The Philatelic Bureau of the Sri Lanka Posts will issue a new postage stamp in the denomination of Rs. 10.00 on 7th December, 2016 to commemorate the centenary of Volleyball in Sri Lanka.
Volleyball is the national game of our country. It is since the year 1991 that the game of volleyball got crowned as our National Game. However, over period of seventy five years since the year 1916, Volleyball as a game had got established in the country. Looking from this perspective, we are proudly celebrating the centenary of the national game, during this year.
Game of volleyball which is nationally honored all over the country in equal manner has got the attraction of all the players interested in volleyball and its dominance is spread all over the Island. It is the purposes commemorating this national game that this commemorative stamp is issued today.
Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation
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