uncommon1900-1945

China Sun Yat-sen $1000 Overprint

Name: China Sun Yat-sen $1000 Overprint
Brand: China
Availability: InStock

China · 1941 · $1000.00

A red overprint of '$1000.00' on a 60-cent stamp featuring a portrait of Sun Yat-sen.

This stamp reflects the severe hyperinflation experienced in China during World War II, where existing stamps were overprinted with much higher denominations to meet currency devaluation.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

heads-of-state definitive overprint inflation portrait

Image: Government of China · 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.