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Franklin D. Roosevelt ZIP Code Commemorative
common1945-1980

Franklin D. Roosevelt ZIP Code Commemorative

United States · 1968 ·

The stamp features a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt, with 'ZIP CODE' prominently displayed below. The denomination '6¢' and 'U.S. POSTAGE' are also visible.

Issued in 1968, this stamp commemorates President Franklin D. Roosevelt while also promoting the use of ZIP Codes, a system introduced in 1963 to improve mail delivery efficiency in the United States.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Image: --<a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Nightflyer" title="User:Nightflyer">Nightflyer</a> 19:32, 14 September 2007 (UTC) · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.75
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.35
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.2
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.