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Kuwait 1957 15 Naye Paise Overprint
uncommon1945-1980

Kuwait 1957 15 Naye Paise Overprint

Kuwait · 1957 · 15 Naye Paise

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, with 'KUWAIT' inscribed at the top. An overprint of '15 NAYE PAISE' is applied at the bottom, covering the original denomination.

Issued during Kuwait's period as a British protectorate, this overprint reflects a change in postal rates or currency, specifically the introduction of 'Naye Paise' in the Indian currency system which Kuwait utilized at the time.

Image: UK government · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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