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Jamaica 1962 Independence Issue, Map and Queen Elizabeth II
common1945-1980

Jamaica 1962 Independence Issue, Map and Queen Elizabeth II

Jamaica · 1962 · 3d

This stamp commemorates Jamaica's independence from the United Kingdom. The design features a map of the island of Jamaica alongside a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, symbolizing the transition to a sovereign state within the Commonwealth.

Issued on August 6, 1962, this stamp marks the date Jamaica formally gained its independence, a pivotal moment in the nation's history and part of the wider decolonization movement of the mid-20th century.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg213
scott213
michel215

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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