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National Monument, Kuala Lumpur

Name: National Monument, Kuala Lumpur
Brand: Malaysia

Malaysia · 1970 · 15 sen

This definitive stamp features the National Monument (Tugu Negara) located in Kuala Lumpur. The bronze sculpture depicts a group of soldiers, one holding the Malaysian flag, and commemorates those who died in Malaysia's struggle for freedom, principally during the Malayan Emergency.

Issued as part of a definitive series, this stamp highlights a key national symbol unveiled in 1966 to honor fallen soldiers and celebrate the country's sovereignty.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

monuments sculpture war-memorials definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg67

scott57

michel67

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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