Hong Kong Queen Victoria 5 Cents
Hong Kong · 1895 · 5 cents
The stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of Queen Victoria within an oval frame. 'HONG KONG' is inscribed at the top, 'POSTAGE & REVENUE' at the bottom, and 'FIVE CENTS' along the sides.
Issued during the late 19th century, this definitive stamp reflects Hong Kong's status as a British Crown Colony and features the reigning monarch, Queen Victoria, as was common for colonial issues.
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