King George V, 10 Piastres, Blue and Purple

Cyprus · 1924 · 10 Piastres

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, the reigning British monarch at the time. The portrait is set within an ornate oval frame, with the country name 'CYPRUS' inscribed at the top and the denomination 'TEN PIASTRES' at the bottom. The bicolored design, with a purple portrait and a blue frame, is characteristic of higher-value British colonial issues of this period.

Issued in 1924, this stamp reflects Cyprus's status as a British Crown Colony, which was formally declared that same year. The use of King George V's effigy was standard across the British Empire, symbolizing imperial unity and authority.