Sierra Leone - 1937 - George VI Coronation

Sierra Leone is a country in West Africa, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The peninsula of Sierra Leone was sold in 1788 by a native king, to England, becoming a British colony. It became fully independent in 1961, remaining Within the Commonwealth

Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth

King George VI became king after the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in december 1936. Her coronation took place on may 12, 1937, the date previously intended for Edward's coronation. In throughout the British Empire is emitted stamps to celebrate the event.