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Bolivia 1940 Coat of Arms Definitive
common1900-1945

Bolivia 1940 Coat of Arms Definitive

Bolivia · 1940 · 10 Centavos

This definitive stamp features the national coat of arms of Bolivia. The design includes prominent national symbols such as the mountain of Potosí, an alpaca, a wheat sheaf, and a breadfruit tree, all under a rising sun, framed by Bolivian flags, cannons, and Phrygian caps, and topped by an Andean condor.

Issued in 1940, this stamp was part of a definitive series used for everyday postage during a period of political and economic adjustment in Bolivia following the Chaco War.

Printing Method

Lithography

Catalog Numbers

sg341
scott276
michel291

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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.