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King Farouk I of Egypt 5 Mills
common1900-1945

King Farouk I of Egypt 5 Mills

Egypt · 1937 · 5 Mills

The stamp features a profile portrait of King Farouk I of Egypt, facing left, within an ornate rectangular frame. The country name 'EGYPT' is inscribed at the top, and the denomination '5 MILLS' is at the bottom.

Issued during the reign of King Farouk I, the last monarch of Egypt, this stamp represents the era of the Egyptian monarchy before the 1952 revolution. It served as a standard definitive postage stamp for everyday mail.

Printing Method

Engraved

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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