| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | October 10, 1961 |
| Year | 1961 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Two tones of blue |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Size | 0.84 x 1.44 inches |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-NH-VF
|
Mint - Never Hinged - Very Fine | View price |
|
U-VF
|
Used - Very Fine | View price |
Printed on the Cottrell presses in two tones of blue and issued in panes of 50.
This stamp recognizing the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China, and featuring Dr. Sun Yat-sen, was first placed on sale at Washington, D.C., on October 10, 1961.
The stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches, arranged vertically, printed on the Cottrell presses in two tones of blue, and issued in panes of 50.
Above the portrait of Dr. Sun Yat-sen is the 12-point White Sun symbol, as adapted from the flag of the Republic of China. In the upper corners, in Chinese characters, are "Chung Hua" in the upper right and "Min Kuo" in the upper left. They represent, in English, the Republic of China. The portrait of Dr. Sun, founder of the Chinese Republic, is from a colored lithograph.