King George V, Sideface
New Zealand · 1915 · 1d
This definitive stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of King George V, the reigning monarch of the British Empire at the time. The design is known as the 'Sideface' issue and is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the denomination 'ONE PENNY' at the bottom and 'NEW ZEALAND POSTAGE' inscribed above.
Issued during World War I, this stamp was part of a long-running definitive series that replaced the earlier King Edward VII issues. It represents New Zealand's continued identity as a dominion within the British Empire.
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