50th Anniversary of the Korean Postage Stamp
South Korea · 1992 · 100₩
This stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first Korean postage stamp. The design features a 'stamp-on-stamp' motif, showcasing the 1942 2-chon stamp which depicted a flying crane, a symbol of longevity and good fortune. The background includes a stylized representation of a postmark.
Issued in 1992, this stamp celebrates a half-century of South Korea's postal history, highlighting the evolution of its philatelic identity since the early 1940s.
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Photogravure
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