Sun Yat-sen Portrait, Shanghai Dah Tung 2nd Printing, 1000 Gold Yuan
Republic of China · 1948 · 1000 Gold Yuan
This stamp features a portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the Republic of China. It is denominated at 1000 Gold Yuan and was printed by the Dah Tung Press in Shanghai as part of its second printing series.
Issued in 1948, this stamp reflects the hyperinflationary period in post-WWII China, where the Gold Yuan was a short-lived currency introduced by the Nationalist government to stabilize the economy. Sun Yat-sen's image was a common motif on Chinese stamps, symbolizing national unity and revolutionary ideals.
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