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King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah
common1945-1980

King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah

Nepal · 1949 · 1 Paisa

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah. The design is framed by ornate patterns, with the country's name in Devanagari script at the top and the denomination at the bottom. This issue was part of a long-running series honoring the monarch.

Issued during the reign of King Tribhuvan, this stamp represents a period of significant political change in Nepal, culminating in the end of the Rana dynasty's rule and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg53
scott37
michel43

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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.