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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
common1945-1980

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

United States · 1979 · 15c

This stamp commemorates the service and sacrifice of American veterans of the Vietnam War. The design features the Vietnam Service Medal ribbon, a symbol awarded to all U.S. military personnel who served in the conflict. The simple yet powerful design honors the millions who served.

Issued in 1979, this stamp was one of the first national acknowledgements of Vietnam veterans, preceding the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., by three years.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

scott1802

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
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.