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Hong Kong Queen Victoria 2 Cents Definitive
Hong Kong · 1886 · 2 Cents
The stamp features a profile portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, set within an oval frame. 'HONG KONG' is inscribed at the top, '2 CENTS' at the bottom, and 'POSTAGE & REVENUE' along the sides.
Issued during Hong Kong's period as a British Crown Colony, this stamp features Queen Victoria, the reigning monarch. It served as a standard definitive issue for both postal and revenue purposes.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
sg40
scott38
michel40
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