Kenya 1963 Independence 10c, Queen Elizabeth II
Kenya · 1963 · 10c
This stamp features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, based on a photograph by Dorothy Wilding. It was part of a definitive series overprinted with 'INDEPENDENCE 1963' to commemorate Kenya's transition to an independent nation within the Commonwealth. The design is simple, focusing on the monarch's profile against a solid background.
Issued on December 12, 1963, this stamp marks the pivotal moment Kenya gained independence from British colonial rule, becoming a sovereign state with Jomo Kenyatta as its first prime minister.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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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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