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Australia 1950 King George VI Definitive
common1945-1980

Australia 1950 King George VI Definitive

Australia · 1950 · 2½d

This definitive stamp features a right-facing portrait of King George VI. The design, by Frank D. Manley, is a classic engraved profile set against a solid color background, with the country name 'AUSTRALIA' at the top and the denomination at the bottom.

Issued during the post-war period, this stamp was part of a long-running definitive series that was in common use across Australia for mail until the accession of Queen Elizabeth II.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg241
scott229
michel131

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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