King George V 'Admiral' 2c Carmine Coil Stamp

Name: King George V 'Admiral' 2c Carmine Coil Stamp
Brand: Canada

Canada · 1912 · 2c

This definitive stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of King George V, who reigned from 1910 to 1936. Known as the 'Admiral' issue due to the naval uniform worn by the King, this design was Canada's workhorse stamp for over a decade. This particular version was issued in a coil format for use in vending and affixing machines.

The Admiral series was the first set of Canadian definitives to feature a Canadian-born designer, Robert Harris. The introduction of coil stamps during this period reflected the modernization of postal services and the growing demand for automated stamp dispensing.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty king-george-v definitive coil

Catalog Numbers

scott108

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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