Wheat design was repeated as the postcard rate increased to 20 paisa. The printing was similar to that of the 10 paisa card. Address lines composed of bold dashes of uneven thickness. First line (name) 25 dashes and one dot, 2nd (address) 24, 3rd 28, 4th (post office) 24, and the 5th (district) 25 dashes. Distance between the lines not equally divided: between 1st and 2nd 9.5 mm, 2nd and 3rd 8 mm, 3rd and 4th 8.5 mm and 4th and 5th 9.5 mm. On other side of the dividing line, the two address lines for the sender had 21 and 23 dashes.
The first printing was thick coarse brownish-off card; therefore, the impression was which lasted longer, was improved. The card was greyish-buff of finer surface. Address lines and whole impression was smoother but in dull green. Only double, reply paid cards were produced.
First Printing:
Date of Issue: June 14, 1980
Thick address lines, the top one being 55.5 mm long. Dull printing. Perforation 7.
Size of postcard: 139.00 x 89.00 mm
Size of impression: 21.50 x 28.00 mm
Denomination: 20p + 20p deep green on brownish buff
Second Printing:
August 1980 - Thin address lines, the top line being 55.00 mm. Smooth and finer print. "Postage" larger than before. Perforation 16.
Denomination: 20p + 20p dull green on grey buff
