Hong Kong – Scott # 651B, used

Description

Hong Kong – Scott #651B – $5 Queen Elizabeth II Definitive – Used

This $5 stamp belongs to Hong Kong’s late-issue Queen Elizabeth II “Sculptured Head” definitive series, produced during the final decades of British administration. The stamp features the elegant profile of Queen Elizabeth II modeled from a sculpted bust, presented against a rich emerald green background, with stylized Chinese script boldly overlaying the design. The bilingual inscriptions and crisp modern style reflect Hong Kong’s unique cultural and political identity during this era.

These higher-value definitives were commonly used for heavier letters, registered mail, and parcels, and genuinely used examples often show expressive, well-struck cancellations from commercial postal service.

Details:

• Country: Hong Kong

• Scott #: 651B

• Denomination: $5

• Series: QEII “Sculptured Head” definitive issue

• Color: Emerald green with engraved profile

• Condition: Used — clear cancel, strong color, intact perforations

This is a popular issue for collectors focusing on:

• Hong Kong postal history

• Queen Elizabeth II portrait series

• Late colonial era definitives

• Pre-1997 Hong Kong issues