Jamaica, 1956 Queen Elizabeth II Definitives, 1½d
Jamaica · 1956 · 1½d
This definitive stamp features a portrait of a young Queen Elizabeth II, based on the classic Dorothy Wilding photograph. The design is framed by Jamaica's coat of arms, which includes a crocodile, Arawak figures, and pineapples, symbolizing the island's history and natural wealth. The denomination is one and a half pence.
Issued during Jamaica's period as a British Crown Colony, this stamp was part of a long-running definitive series that reflected the island's ties to the British monarchy before it gained independence in 1962.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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