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Greece 1970 Mahatma Gandhi Birth Centenary
common1945-1980

Greece 1970 Mahatma Gandhi Birth Centenary

Greece · 1970 · 2.50 Drachma

This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement. The design features a portrait of Gandhi against a simple, solid-colored background. The text includes his name, the years of his life (1869-1948), and the country and denomination.

Issued in 1970, this stamp was part of a global philatelic trend of honoring Gandhi's centenary, reflecting his worldwide influence as a proponent of nonviolent civil disobedience.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg1203
scott1000
michel1032

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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