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King Norodom Sihanouk, Definitive Issue

Name: King Norodom Sihanouk, Definitive Issue
Brand: Cambodia

Cambodia · 1953 · 10c

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Norodom Sihanouk, the monarch who led Cambodia to independence from France. The design is simple and formal, focusing on the King's profile, typical of definitive issues of the era intended for everyday postal use.

Issued in 1953, this stamp marks the year Cambodia gained its full independence from French colonial rule, a pivotal moment in the nation's modern history.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg51

scott37

michel45

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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.