King Charles III Definitive 'Make Up Value' Stamp

Name: King Charles III Definitive 'Make Up Value' Stamp
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 2023 · 1st Class

This definitive stamp features the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings. The simple, unadorned profile faces left, continuing a tradition for British monarchs on stamps. The stamp's color is 'Holly Green', and it is a 'make up value' stamp used to supplement existing postage to meet the correct rate.

Issued in 2023, this is the first definitive stamp series of King Charles III's reign, marking a significant transition from the long-standing Machin definitive series featuring Queen Elizabeth II.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty kings definitive machin-style

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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

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