Hong Kong – Scott # 533, used

Description

Hong Kong – Scott #533 (1989) – $1.80 Definitive – Queen Elizabeth II with Skyline – Used

This modern definitive stamp, issued in 1989, features a classical sculptural profile of Queen Elizabeth II set against a warm brown background. Beneath the portrait is a stylized line drawing of the Hong Kong skyline, symbolizing the city’s identity as an international hub of commerce and culture during the late colonial period.

Part of the final generations of Queen Elizabeth II definitives issued in Hong Kong before the 1997 handover, this design reflects a transition in visual style—combining traditional royal portraiture with the rapidly modernizing character of Hong Kong.

Details:

• Scott Catalog Number: 533

• Year of Issue: 1989

• Denomination: $1.80

• Design: Sculpted profile of Queen Elizabeth II over Hong Kong skyline illustration

• Condition: Used, with light cancellation that does not obscure the design

• Color Scheme: Brown, white, and muted aqua-green line art

This is an excellent addition for collectors interested in late colonial Hong Kong, modern definitives, or Queen Elizabeth II portrait issues.