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Queen Elizabeth II Definitive
common1945-1980

Queen Elizabeth II Definitive

Hong Kong · 1954 · 10c

This definitive stamp features a portrait of the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II, facing right. The portrait is based on a photograph by Dorothy Wilding and is set within an ornate frame, with the denomination '10c' at the bottom and 'HONG KONG' inscribed above.

Issued as part of the first definitive series for Hong Kong under Queen Elizabeth II's reign, this set replaced the previous King George VI issues following his death in 1952.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg185
scott197

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
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.