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50th Anniversary of the Korean Postage Stamp

Name: 50th Anniversary of the Korean Postage Stamp
Brand: South Korea
Availability: InStock

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.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

philately stamps-on-stamps anniversary history

Catalog Numbers

sg2338

scott1777

michel1819

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.