British Guiana - 1937 - George VI Coronation

British Guiana was the name of the British colony on the northern coast of South America, now the independent nation of Guyana. The area was colonized by the Dutch in the early 17th century, officially transferred to the United Kingdom in 1814, and consolidated into a single colony in 1831. Guyana became independent from Britain in 1966.

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.