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South Korea Flag (Taegeukgi) Definitive
common1945-1980

South Korea Flag (Taegeukgi) Definitive

South Korea · 1951 · 7 Won

This definitive stamp features the national flag of South Korea, the Taegeukgi. The design is rendered in two shades of blue, with the flag prominently displayed against a solid blue background. The country's name is inscribed in both Korean (대한민국 우표) and English (REPUBLIC OF KOREA).

Issued in 1951 during the Korean War, this stamp was part of a series that asserted national identity and sovereignty during a period of intense conflict and division on the peninsula.

Printing Method

Lithography

Catalog Numbers

sg163
scott140
michel134

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$3
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
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.