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Category:   1918-1940 Postals   Group:    Fifth Anniversary of coup d etat on 15 May

   

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     The coup d etat refers to the events of May 15th, 1934, as described The "15 May" Commemorative issue.  In some catalogues it is stated that the reason for this issue was the anniversary of the new constitution.  This is not correct, as Ulmanis had dissolved the parliament in 1934 and hesitated until his removal by the Soviets in 1940 to introduce a new constitution.

 

Denomination Date of issue Quantites issued
     
3 Santimi May 15th, 1939 1,500,000
5 Santimi May 15th, 1939 1,300,000
10 Santimi May 15th, 1939 1,600,000
20 Santimi May 15th, 1939 2,500,000
30 Santimi May 15th, 1939 200,000
35 Santimi May 15th, 1939 300,000
40 Santimi May 15th, 1939 200,000
50 Santimi May 15th, 1939 150,000

    The stamps were valid for postage until August 31st, 1940.