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Trinidad & Tobago 5c Cocrico, Queen Elizabeth II Definitive

Name: Trinidad & Tobago 5c Cocrico, Queen Elizabeth II Definitive
Brand: Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago · 1969 · 5c

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II alongside the Cocrico (Rufous-vented Chachalaca), the national bird of Tobago. The design is part of a long-running series issued between 1969 and 1972 showcasing the nation's fauna and flora.

Issued shortly after Trinidad and Tobago gained independence in 1962, this definitive series helped establish a new national identity while retaining its connection to the Commonwealth through the portrait of the Queen.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

birds animals fauna royalty queen-elizabeth-ii

Catalog Numbers

sg341

scott219

michel239

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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.