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Nepal 1970 Definitive Series - King Mahendra

Name: Nepal 1970 Definitive Series - King Mahendra
Brand: Nepal

Nepal · 1970 · 10 Paisa

This definitive stamp features a portrait of King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, the ruling monarch of Nepal at the time. The design is simple and formal, with the King's portrait facing left, set against a solid background, typical for definitive issues of this period.

Issued during the Panchayat system in Nepal, these stamps were used for everyday postage and reinforced the central role of the monarchy in national identity.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg269

scott244

michel278

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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

$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.