uncommon1900-1945

China 1941 Sun Yat-sen 20 Cents National Currency Overprint

Name: China 1941 Sun Yat-sen 20 Cents National Currency Overprint
Brand: China

China · 1941 · 20 Cents National Currency

This stamp features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, surcharged with 'National Currency 2 Jiao' (20 Cents) in large Chinese characters. This specific overprint was applied in Guangdong province.

Issued in 1941 amidst the Second Sino-Japanese War and rampant inflation, these overprints revalued existing stamps to align with the new National Currency system, particularly for use in specific regions like Guangdong.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

sun-yat-sen historical-figure overprint currency-reform world-war-ii

Catalog Numbers

sg698

scott411

michel411

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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