Queen Elizabeth II Machin 10p Definitive
United Kingdom · 1970 · 10p
This stamp features the iconic Machin head portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in profile, facing right, set against a solid cerise background. The denomination '10p' is prominently displayed in the lower left corner.
Issued in 1970, this stamp is part of the long-running Machin definitive series, which began in 1967. It was released in anticipation of the United Kingdom's decimalization in 1971, marking a transition to the new currency system.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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