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common1945-1980
Cyprus 1960 Republic Proclamation
Cyprus · 1960 · 10 Mils
This stamp commemorates the proclamation of the Republic of Cyprus on August 16, 1960. The design features a map of the island of Cyprus, with a white dove, a universal symbol of peace, flying above it, carrying an olive branch in its beak.
Issued to mark the end of British colonial rule and the establishment of Cyprus as an independent sovereign republic, this stamp is one of the first issued by the new nation.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
sg194
scott200
michel188
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.5Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.25Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.1Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
