legendary1945-1980

China 1980 Year of the Monkey (Golden Monkey)

Name: China 1980 Year of the Monkey (Golden Monkey)
Brand: China
Availability: InStock

China · 1980 · 8 fen

This iconic stamp depicts a stylized golden monkey against a vibrant red background. It is the first stamp in China's highly popular and collectible zodiac series, marking the Year of the Monkey in 1980.

Issued during a period of economic reform in China, this stamp quickly became a philatelic sensation, symbolizing a new era for Chinese stamp collecting and achieving legendary status due to its artistic merit and scarcity.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

zodiac animals monkeys chinese-new-year

Catalog Numbers

sg2000

scott1604

michel1632

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$100,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$40,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$7,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$3,000

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