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People's Republic of China, 1950 Definitive Issue, Tiananmen Gate

Name: People's Republic of China, 1950 Definitive Issue, Tiananmen Gate
Brand: People's Republic of China

People's Republic of China · 1950 · ¥800

This definitive stamp features an engraved depiction of the Tiananmen Gate, or 'Gate of Heavenly Peace', in Beijing. The design is rendered in a vibrant carmine rose color, with the denomination ¥800 prominently displayed at the bottom. This was part of the first definitive series issued by the People's Republic of China.

Issued in February 1950, just months after the founding of the People's Republic of China in October 1949, this stamp series symbolized the new government's authority and national identity.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

architecture landmarks definitive-issue

Catalog Numbers

scott37

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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.