very rare1945-1980

Vietnam Postage Due Stamp, 100 Piastres

Name: Vietnam Postage Due Stamp, 100 Piastres
Brand: Vietnam

Vietnam · 1951 · 100 piastres

This is Vietnam's first postage due stamp, issued shortly after the country gained autonomy within the French Union. The design is simple and functional, featuring a large numeral '100' indicating the value in piastres, framed by ornate patterns. The text 'TIMBRE-TAXE' at the top and 'VIET-NAM' at the bottom clearly identify its purpose and origin.

Issued in 1951, this stamp represents a key moment in Vietnam's transition towards full independence, establishing its own postal authority separate from French Indochina.

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postage-due numerals

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$12,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$9,500

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$6,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2,500

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