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Hong Kong King George VI Victory Commemorative
common1945-1980

Hong Kong King George VI Victory Commemorative

Hong Kong · 1946 · 30c & $1

This set commemorates the Allied victory in World War II. The 30c stamp features a portrait of King George VI, while the $1 stamp depicts the Cenotaph in Hong Kong, a memorial to the war dead. The stamps symbolize the end of the Japanese occupation and the restoration of British rule.

Issued in August 1946, these stamps were part of a British Commonwealth omnibus series celebrating the end of World War II, marking a pivotal moment in Hong Kong's post-war recovery.

Catalog Numbers

sg172-173
scott172-173

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$7
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$4
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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