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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

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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.