The 1970 British Commonwealth Games were held in Edinburgh, Scotland, from 16 to 25 July 1970. This was the first time the name British Commonwealth Games was adopted, the first time metric units rather than imperial units were used in all events, and also the first time the games were held in Scotland.
Malawi participated in Athletics, Boxing and Lawn Bowls.
Details
- Date of Issue: 3 June 1970
- Date Withdrawn: 2 September 1970
- Date Invalidated:
- Designer: John E Cooter
- Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ltd, New Malden, Surrey, England
- Process: Lithography
- Paper:
- Watermark: Cockerels
- Perf: 13 (comb)
- Cylinders: Printed in panes of two, separated by vertical gutter.
- 1 : 1a (4d, 9d)
- 1b : 1c (1/6d, 3s)
- Sheet: R5 x 6 (30 stamps)
- Quantity:
Subjects
- 4d – Runner
- 9d – Runner
- 1/6d – Runner
- 3s – Runner
- 5/7d – Miniature Sheet
