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Hong Kong Victoria Timepiece
common1900-1945

Hong Kong Victoria Timepiece

Hong Kong · 1901 · 2 Cents

The stamp features a central vignette of a timepiece, with 'HONG KONG' at the top and 'VICTORIA' at the bottom. The denomination '2 CENTS' is prominently displayed at the very bottom.

This stamp is part of the Queen Victoria definitive series issued for Hong Kong, reflecting its status as a British Crown Colony at the turn of the 20th century. The timepiece design is an allegorical motif representing time and progress.

Printing Method

Engraved

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