Queen Elizabeth II Definitives, Royal Mint Printing

Name: Queen Elizabeth II Definitives, Royal Mint Printing
Brand: Cyprus

Cyprus · 1980 · 10 Mils

This definitive stamp features the classic 'Machin' portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, adapted for use in Cyprus. The design is simple and elegant, focusing on the monarch's profile against a solid dark green background, with the country name and denomination clearly displayed. This particular issue is from the 1980 Royal Mint printing, identifiable by its specific paper and gum characteristics.

Issued after Cyprus became an independent republic within the Commonwealth in 1960, these stamps continued the tradition of featuring the British monarch, reflecting the island's historical ties and Commonwealth membership.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty queen-elizabeth-ii definitive portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg531

scott514

michel550

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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