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Ninth British Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh 1970 - 5d Runners
common1945-1980

Ninth British Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh 1970 - 5d Runners

United Kingdom · 1970 · 5d

This 5d stamp commemorates the Ninth British Commonwealth Games held in Edinburgh in 1970, featuring an artistic depiction of runners in motion. It is part of a set issued to celebrate the major international multi-sport event.

The 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh marked a significant sporting event, being the first to be hosted in Scotland and introducing metric distances for track and field competitions.

Printing Method

Photogravure

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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