Singapore 1960s High-Value Revenue Stamp Set

Name: Singapore 1960s High-Value Revenue Stamp Set
Brand: Singapore

Singapore · 1965 · $25 to $50,000

This set of high-value revenue stamps from Singapore features the national coat of arms, which includes a lion and a tiger supporting a shield with a crescent moon and five stars. The denominations range from $25 to an exceptionally high $50,000, indicating their use for significant financial transactions, legal documents, or duties.

Issued shortly after Singapore's independence in 1965, these revenue stamps were crucial for the new nation's fiscal system, used to collect taxes on various documents and transactions.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

revenue coat-of-arms high-value

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$800

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$700

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$600

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$450

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$200

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.