Australia Queen Elizabeth II Definitive

Name: Australia Queen Elizabeth II Definitive
Brand: Australia

Australia · 1959 · 5d

This definitive stamp features a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, based on a photograph by Dorothy Wilding. The design is simple and elegant, with the denomination '5d' in the lower left and 'AUSTRALIA' at the bottom.

Issued as part of a long-running definitive series, this stamp was a common sight on everyday mail in Australia during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty queen-elizabeth-ii definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg321

scott326

michel291

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.