Back to Catalog
uncommon1900-1945
British Propaganda Forgery for Occupied Norway
Norway · 1941 · 20 ØRE
The stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Haakon VII of Norway, with 'NORGE' at the top and '20 ØRE' at the bottom, mimicking a standard Norwegian definitive issue.
This stamp is a British propaganda forgery created during World War II for German-occupied Norway, intended to undermine the occupation authorities or spread disinformation.
Printing Method
Typography
Image: British Government · 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.
