Queen Elizabeth II Machin Definitive, Euro Currency

Name: Queen Elizabeth II Machin Definitive, Euro Currency
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 2002 · €

This definitive stamp features the iconic Machin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, a design by Arnold Machin that has been in continuous use since 1967. The stamp is notable for its denomination in Euros (€), issued for use in Post & Go vending machines, particularly for international mail to Europe.

Issued in 2002, this stamp reflects the period when the Euro was introduced as the new currency for many European Union member states, although the UK retained the Pound Sterling.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty queen-elizabeth-ii machin-definitive currency

Catalog Numbers

sg2285

scottMH252

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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

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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