uncommon1945-1980

North Vietnam Official Stamp, Ho Chi Minh

Name: North Vietnam Official Stamp, Ho Chi Minh
Brand: North Vietnam

North Vietnam · 1951 · 100đ

This official stamp features a portrait of Ho Chi Minh, the revolutionary leader and first President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam). The design is simple, focusing on his image, with the denomination '100đ' (đồng) and the inscription 'VIỆT-NAM DÂN-CHỦ CỘNG-HÒA' (Democratic Republic of Vietnam) at the top. The word 'CÔNG-VỤ' at the bottom indicates its use for official government mail.

Issued in 1951 during the First Indochina War, this stamp was part of the first series of official stamps released by the newly established Democratic Republic of Vietnam, asserting its administrative and postal sovereignty.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

heads-of-state politicians official-mail

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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