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New Mexico Statehood 50th Anniversary
common1945-1980

New Mexico Statehood 50th Anniversary

United States · 1962 ·

The stamp features a northwestern New Mexican mesa named 'Shiprock' against a stylized sun, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' and 'NEW MEXICO 1912 1962' text.

Issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of New Mexico's statehood, celebrating its admission to the Union in 1912.

Printing Method

Offset

Image: Bureau of Printing and Engraving -- U.S. Post Office · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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