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King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah
common1945-1980

King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah

Nepal · 1950 · 2 Paisa

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah, facing left. 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 series was issued to honor the monarch who played a pivotal role in Nepal's history.

Issued during the reign of King Tribhuvan, this stamp marks a period of significant political change in Nepal, as the King led a movement that ended the century-long Rana oligarchy in 1951, establishing a constitutional monarchy.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg61
scott51
michel51

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
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.