Kolkata

 I learn something new every day, or should I say something old? When was Calcutta renamed Kolkata? I'm usually the last to learn everything. Anywho...this 9 Pies stamp has the Victoria Memorial in (the formerly named) Calcutta. I sense a theme trend with this set of King George Silver Jubilee's. Let's see if this trend continues. Indian currency confounds me, but I think only because the names have been changed. There were either 16 Pies in an Anna or 12, perhaps someone can help me with that one. But what is a Rupee then?

Memorials that serve an actual function are the best of all. This one serves as a museum and gardens.

Jimmy B

Gateway of India

 I'm closing in on having all the King George Silver Jubilee issues.  It's quite fitting that the Gateway is on this issue from this Indian 1/2 Anna. The Gateway was built to commemorate George along with Queen Mary's visit in December of 1911.

 India's commemorative series catalogues at the higher end of value when compared to the other countries which issued them. They are in my view more aesthetically pleasing on the whole also.

JimmyB

5 Kings that ruled Greece

 George I, Constantine I, Alexander, George II, and Paul. I'm unsure of what exactly this stamp commemorates, perhaps the fact that George I began his reign 100 years prior to this stamps issuance which coincides with Paul becoming gravely ill and someone wanted Paul honored on a stamp and this 5 King tribute was subtler. Paul died in March of 1964.
 The story of coups, exiles and ascendancies is rather a soap opera. George I held reign for 50 years, which is the longest reign of any King in the history of Greece.

                

JimmyB