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Costa Rica Stamp Centenary Imperforate Souvenir Sheet
uncommon1945-1980

Costa Rica Stamp Centenary Imperforate Souvenir Sheet

Costa Rica · 1963 · 1 C

This imperforate souvenir sheet commemorates the 100th anniversary of Costa Rica's first postage stamp. The design features a map of Costa Rica and a reproduction of the 1863 1 real blue stamp, which depicted the national coat of arms. The sheet's single stamp has a face value of 1 Colón.

Issued in 1963, this sheet celebrates a century of postal history in Costa Rica, marking the transition from the Real to the Colón currency and highlighting the nation's philatelic heritage.

Printing Method

Lithography

Catalog Numbers

scottC344a
michelBl. 11 U

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$12
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2

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