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Ceylon King George VI Definitives, 2 Cents
common1900-1945

Ceylon King George VI Definitives, 2 Cents

Sri Lanka · 1938 · 2 Cents

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George VI, who reigned over the British Empire. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the country name 'CEYLON' at the top and the denomination '2 CENTS' at the bottom. The stamp is part of a long-running series issued across the British colonies.

Issued in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during British colonial rule, this stamp was part of the first definitive series featuring King George VI, replacing the previous issues of his father, King George V.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg386
scott273
michel279

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
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.