Sun Yat-sen Portrait, Surcharge for Taiwan, 500 Yuan
Republic of China · 1950 · 500圓
A definitive stamp featuring a portrait of Sun Yat-sen in a circular frame, overprinted with '限臺灣貼用' (Limited to Taiwan Use) and a new denomination of '500圓' (500 Yuan).
Issued by the Republic of China after its relocation to Taiwan, this surcharged stamp reflects the hyperinflation of the post-Chinese Civil War era and the specific administrative needs for postal services on the island.
Printing Method
Lithography
Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Honmingjun" title="User:Honmingjun">Honmingjun</a> · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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