17th Universal Postal Union Congress, Seoul

Name: 17th Universal Postal Union Congress, Seoul
Brand: South Korea

South Korea · 1992 · 100₩

This stamp commemorates the 17th Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress held in Seoul. The design features a stylized globe composed of interconnected lines, symbolizing global communication and postal networks, with the UPU emblem prominently displayed.

Issued to mark South Korea's hosting of the major international postal congress, this stamp highlights the nation's growing role in global communications and diplomacy during its period of rapid economic development.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

postal-history upu communications globes

Catalog Numbers

sg2247

scott1767

michel1794

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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.