common1945-1980

Great Britain 1950 George VI ½d Definitive, New Colour

Name: Great Britain 1950 George VI ½d Definitive, New Colour
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1950 · ½d penny

This stamp features a profile portrait of King George VI facing left, set against a solid background. The words 'POSTAGE' and 'REVENUE' are vertically aligned on the left and right sides, respectively, with a crown above the monarch's head. The denomination '½d' is prominently displayed at the bottom center.

Issued in 1950 as part of the definitive series for King George VI, this stamp represents the standard postal issues of the United Kingdom during the post-World War II era. The 'new colours' designation refers to a change in the ink used for this specific denomination, a common practice in definitive stamp production.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

definitive monarchy royalty portrait george-vi

Catalog Numbers

sg509

scott263

michel263

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

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.