Hong Kong – Scott # 399, used

Description

Hong Kong – Scott #399 (1976) – $2 Queen Elizabeth II “Lion & Dragon” Definitive – Used

Issued in 1976, this distinctive $2 definitive stamp features the profile of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by the traditional symbols of Hong Kong: the British lion at left and the Chinese dragon at right. The bold blue-on-salmon pink color scheme gives this issue a striking visual presence, representing the cultural and historical duality of Hong Kong under British administration.

Part of the later Queen Elizabeth II definitive series, this $2 value typically saw postal use on registered mail and overseas commercial correspondence, making legitimately used examples both collectible and historically meaningful. The cancellation adds character while preserving the design clarity.

Condition: Used, clear circular cancel
Scott Catalog Number: 399
Issue Year: 1976
Denomination: $2
Design Elements: Queen Elizabeth II portrait, heraldic lion & Chinese dragon, bilingual denomination

This is an attractive and iconic mid-1970s Hong Kong definitive—excellent for collectors of Hong Kong, British Commonwealth, and QEII postal history.