Hong Kong 1968 Queen Elizabeth II Machin Definitive Series

Hong Kong · 1968 · Various (10c to $20)

This definitive series features the iconic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin, a design widely used across the Commonwealth. The stamps were printed in various colors corresponding to their denominations, which ranged from 10 cents to 20 Hong Kong dollars. The design is simple and elegant, focusing solely on the monarch's effigy against a solid background.

Issued during the British colonial period, this set replaced the previous Wilding definitive series and remained in use for several years. The Machin design is one of the most famous and reproduced images in the world, symbolizing the continuity of the British monarchy.