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Sun Yat-sen Portrait, Hong Kong Overprint for Taiwan
uncommon1945-1980

Sun Yat-sen Portrait, Hong Kong Overprint for Taiwan

Republic of China · 1948 · 50 Yuan

A brown stamp featuring a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, overprinted with Chinese characters indicating 'Limited to Taiwan use' and a new denomination of 50 Yuan.

This stamp is a Republic of China definitive issue, specifically a Hong Kong printing, surcharged for use in Taiwan during the post-WWII period, reflecting the complex political situation and currency changes as the KMT government consolidated control over Taiwan.

Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Honmingjun" title="User:Honmingjun">Honmingjun</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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