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Malaysia National Monument, Kuala Lumpur

Name: Malaysia National Monument, Kuala Lumpur
Brand: Malaysia

Malaysia · 1963 · 10 sen

This definitive stamp features the National Monument (Tugu Negara) in Kuala Lumpur. The bronze sculpture, designed by Felix de Weldon, commemorates those who died in Malaysia's struggle for freedom, principally against the Japanese occupation during World War II and the Malayan Emergency. The stamp's design centers on the prominent sculpture group against a clear background.

Issued in 1963, this stamp marks the formation of Malaysia, which united the Federation of Malaya with North Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore. The National Monument itself was completed in 1966, but this stamp, part of the first definitive series, anticipated its significance.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

monuments sculpture definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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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.