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uncommon1945-1980
China 1946 Sun Yat-sen 2000 Yuan Overprint
China · 1946 · 2000 Yuan
The stamp features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the Republic of China. A large red overprint of '2000' and the character '圓' (Yuan) is applied over the original '5' denomination.
Issued in 1946, this overprint reflects the severe hyperinflation in China following World War II and during the Chinese Civil War, necessitating a drastic increase in postal values.
Printing Method
Engraved
License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
