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King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah, 1956 Definitive Series
common1945-1980

King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah, 1956 Definitive Series

Nepal · 1956 · 10 Paisa

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah Dev of Nepal. The design is simple, focusing on the monarch's profile facing left, framed by traditional Nepalese architectural elements. This issue was part of a series that honored the king who was instrumental in ending the Rana dynasty's rule and establishing a constitutional monarchy.

Issued posthumously, this stamp honors King Tribhuvan, revered as the 'Father of the Nation' for his role in the 1951 revolution that brought democracy to Nepal.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg98
scott94
michel90

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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.