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Sun Yat-sen Portrait, 1000 Gold Yuan
common1945-1980

Sun Yat-sen Portrait, 1000 Gold Yuan

Republic of China · 1948 · 1000 Gold Yuan

A definitive stamp featuring a left-facing portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the 'Father of the Nation', within an oval frame. The denomination '1000 Gold Yuan' is prominently displayed.

Issued by the Republic of China during the hyperinflationary period of 1948-1949, this stamp is part of the Gold Yuan series, reflecting the severe economic instability of the time.

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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

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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