uncommon1945-1980

National Savings, Xinjiang Surcharge

Name: National Savings, Xinjiang Surcharge
Brand: Republic of China
Availability: InStock

Republic of China · 1949 · 5 Yuan

A Republic of China stamp featuring the text '節約建國' (Save the Nation) and '限新省貼用' (Limited to Xinjiang Province Use) with a 5 Yuan denomination.

Issued by the Republic of China around 1949, this stamp promoted national savings during a period of post-war reconstruction and civil conflict. The 'Limited to Xinjiang Province Use' overprint reflects regional postal adjustments amidst hyperinflation and political instability.

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national-savings war-effort regional-issue overprint

Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Honmingjun" title="User:Honmingjun">Honmingjun</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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