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Hong Kong King George V Silver Jubilee
common1900-1945

Hong Kong King George V Silver Jubilee

Hong Kong · 1935 · 20 Cents

This stamp commemorates the Silver Jubilee of King George V's reign. The design features a portrait of the King in an oval frame, with Windsor Castle depicted in the background, symbolizing the stability and heritage of the British monarchy. The denomination '20 CENTS' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Issued in 1935 as part of a British Commonwealth omnibus series, this stamp celebrated 25 years of King George V's rule, reflecting Hong Kong's status as a British Crown Colony during a period of global political and economic change.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg147
scott153
michel146

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$8
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0

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