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Mao Zedong Portrait Definitive, 500 Yuan

Name: Mao Zedong Portrait Definitive, 500 Yuan
Brand: People's Republic of China

People's Republic of China · 1950 · 500 Yuan

The stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of Mao Zedong in a circular frame, with the denomination '500 圓' and '中國人民郵政' (China Post) text. The background is a solid color.

This stamp is part of an early definitive series issued by the People's Republic of China, shortly after its establishment in 1949. It prominently features Mao Zedong, the founding father of the PRC, reflecting the new government's consolidation of power and national identity.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state politics definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg1032

scott1032

michel1032

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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