Commonwealth King George VI Issues
Also called KGVI.
Period: 1937-1952
A hugely popular collecting area covering dozens of territories issued to a common template. Perforation and watermark varieties within a single colony's issue are extensive.
What you are looking at
A portrait of King George VI with a colony name, typically in a keyplate design shared across many territories.
What to check
- Colony name gives the country, and catalogues organise by it.
- Watermark type — multiple script CA, single CA, and others — separates printings.
- Perforation varieties are extensive and well documented.
- Shade varieties are recognised in the catalogues and matter for the scarcer values.
- Wartime issues on substitute papers form distinct varieties.
What it is worth
Low values are abundant and cheap. High values, specific shades, and scarce watermark and perforation combinations carry real money, and condition standards in this area are demanding.
Confused with
An earlier and different portrait, 1910 to 1936, with its own watermark and perforation varieties.
Questions about this
How do you identify commonwealth king george vi issues?
Colony name gives the country, and catalogues organise by it. Watermark type — multiple script CA, single CA, and others — separates printings.
Are commonwealth king george vi issues valuable?
Low values are abundant and cheap. High values, specific shades, and scarce watermark and perforation combinations carry real money, and condition standards in this area are demanding.