Ireland year 1969 Birth Centenary of Mahatma Gandhi stamps set MNH** The set of Irish stamps issued in 1969 to commemorate the Birth Centenary of Mahatma Gandhi is a two-stamp issue. Here are the key details for the set: Commemoration: Centenary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948). Issue Date: October 2, 1969 Number of Stamps: 2 Denomination (Pre-Decimal)Color/DesignCatalog Number (Scott)Catalog Number (Stanley Gibbons – SG)6 pence (6d)Typically Black and Green/Dark Olive Green#275#2721 shilling 9 pence (1/9d)Typically Black and Yellow#276#273 The stamps feature a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi. This issuance was part of a worldwide philatelic tribute, as many countries around the globe issued stamps in 1969 to honor Gandhi’s centenary.