Denomination: 50 Yen
Issue Date: 1979
Design: The stamp features elegant white lily blossoms (ユリ, Yuri) set against a bright orange background. The design highlights the flower’s pure white petals, green stem, and orange stamens, symbolizing beauty and elegance. The lily is associated with Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui prefectures, as noted at the bottom of the stamp.
Inscription: 日本郵便 (Japan Post), denomination “50 NIPPON,” and the prefecture names.
Purpose: Part of Japan’s prefectural flower definitive series, celebrating regional flora across the country.
Philatelic Interest: A striking floral definitive issue, popular among thematic collectors of flowers, Japanese flora, and regional issues. Its clean artwork and cultural representation make it an attractive collectible.