Description
Hong Kong – Scott #197 (1954) – $5 Queen Elizabeth II Definitive – Used
This striking high-denomination definitive stamp was issued in 1954 during the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Printed in rich green and violet, it features a finely engraved left-facing portrait of the young Queen framed within decorative panels and bilingual inscriptions (English and traditional Chinese), reflecting Hong Kong’s unique cultural and colonial identity during the mid-20th century.
The $5 denomination was a high-value stamp at the time and was typically used for heavy letters, parcels, commercial banking/mail transactions, and overseas business correspondence—which makes genuinely used examples desirable to collectors. This example shows authentic postal cancellation, adding historical character.
A classic and essential piece for any Hong Kong, British Commonwealth, or QEII-era philatelic collection.
Condition: Used – Clean color, intact perforations, light cancellation (see photo).
Scott Catalog Number: #197
Issued: 1954
Denomination: $5
Color: Green & Violet
Watermark: Multiple Script CA (typical for issue)
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