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King Farouk I of Egypt, 50 Mills

Name: King Farouk I of Egypt, 50 Mills
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1937 · 50 Mills

The stamp features a profile portrait of King Farouk I of Egypt facing left, set within an ornate rectangular frame. The country name 'EGYPT' and 'POSTES' are at the top, with the denomination '50 MILLS' at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the first definitive series issued during the reign of King Farouk I, who ascended to the throne in 1936. It represents a period of significant political and social change in Egypt under its last monarch.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty portrait definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg266

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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