Queen Elizabeth II Definitive

Name: Queen Elizabeth II Definitive
Brand: Kenya

Kenya · 1963 · 5 Cents

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right, based on a photograph by Dorothy Wilding. The design is simple and elegant, with the country name 'KENYA' at the top and the denomination '5c' at the bottom.

Issued in 1963, this stamp was part of the first definitive series for Kenya following its independence from Britain. It represents the transition period where the newly independent nation was still a Commonwealth realm with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty portraits queen-elizabeth-ii definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg1

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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.