common1945-1980

Queen Elizabeth II, Definitive Issue

Name: Queen Elizabeth II, Definitive Issue
Brand: Hong Kong

Hong Kong · 1960 · 10c

This definitive stamp features the iconic 'Wilding' portrait of a young Queen Elizabeth II, facing right and wearing the State Diadem. The design is simple and elegant, with the country name 'HONG KONG' at the top and the denomination '10c' at the bottom, framed by a clean border.

Issued during the British colonial period, this stamp was part of a long-running definitive series used for everyday postage in Hong Kong, reflecting its status as a Crown Colony.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty queen-elizabeth-ii portraits definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg199

scott199

michel195

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

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.

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