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Taegeukgi (Korean Flag) Definitive Stamp

Name: Taegeukgi (Korean Flag) Definitive Stamp
Brand: South Korea

South Korea · 1948 · 5 W

This definitive stamp features the Taegeukgi, the national flag of the Republic of Korea. The design prominently displays the Taegeuk symbol in the center, representing balance, and four black trigrams, one in each corner, symbolizing movement and harmony.

Issued shortly after the formal establishment of the Republic of Korea on August 15, 1948, this stamp was part of the first definitive series of the new nation, symbolizing its sovereignty and national identity.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

flags national-symbols

Catalog Numbers

sg94

scott94

michel94

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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

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.