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Kiinan postimerkit: mitkä ovat oikeasti arvokkaita
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Kiinalaisilla postimerkeillä on vahva kysyntä, joten niistä suurempi osa on aidosti arvokkaita kuin monien maiden kohdalla. Halutuimpia ovat Qing-dynastian julkaisut vuodesta 1878, kuten suuret lohikäärmeet ja Red Revenue -päällepainatukset, jotkin Kiinan kansantasavallan merkit 1950–70-luvuilta sekä vuoden 1980 Apinan vuoden merkki. Kunto ja aitous ovat ratkaisevia, koska väärennöksiä on paljon.
Keskeiset tiedot
- Ensimmäiset kiinalaiset merkit
- Suuret lohikäärmeet, julkaistu Qing-dynastian aikana 1878
- Kuuluisat harvinaisuudet
- Vuoden 1897 Red Revenue -päällepainatukset ja ”Koko maa on punainen” (1968)
- Tunnetuin moderni merkki
- Vuoden 1980 Apinan vuosi (8 fenia), kansantasavallan ensimmäinen eläinratamerkki
- Myös haluttuja
- Kansantasavallan merkit 1950–70-luvuilta, erityisesti käyttämättöminä
- Suurin riski
- Väärennökset ja uusintapainokset ovat hyvin yleisiä, etenkin harvinaisista julkaisuista
- Varo
- Tilausleimoja (CTO), jotka ovat yleensä käyttämättömiä halvempia
Are old Chinese stamps worth money?
Often more than you'd expect. Collector demand in China has grown strongly over recent decades, so Qing dynasty issues, many early People's Republic stamps and certain famous issues sell well, while common later issues stay cheap.
Chinese stamps are a good example of demand driving value. Plenty of Western collections hold a few Chinese stamps picked up decades ago, and those are worth checking properly, especially anything with dragons, Mao Zedong or Cultural Revolution slogans.
What are Chinese stamps worth by era?
Qing dynasty stamps (1878–1911) and Cultural Revolution issues (1966–1976) are the most sought after. Republic-era stamps are mixed, and most issues since the late 1970s are affordable, with a few famous exceptions.
| Era | Key issues | Typical value |
|---|---|---|
| Qing dynasty (1878–1911) | Large Dragons, Small Dragons, Dowager issues, Red Revenue surcharges | Often valuable, especially in fine condition |
| Republic of China (1912–1949) | Junk and Reaper definitives, Sun Yat-sen issues, overprints | Mixed. Many are common, some overprints and varieties are valuable |
| People's Republic (1949–1965) | Early commemoratives and definitives | Mixed. Many unused sets sell well |
| Cultural Revolution (1966–1976) | Mao portraits and quotations, “The Whole Country is Red” | Strong demand; some issues are very valuable |
| 1977–today | Zodiac stamps from 1980, modern commemoratives | Mostly modest, apart from the 1980 Monkey and a few others |
How much is the Chinese monkey stamp worth?
The 1980 Year of the Monkey stamp (8 fen) is China's most famous modern stamp. Unused singles in fine condition typically sell for hundreds to over a thousand dollars, and full sheets for far more. Later monkey-year stamps (1992, 2004, 2016) are common.
Designed by the painter Huang Yongyu and engraved by Jiang Weijie, it was the first stamp in China's zodiac series. Because it's so valuable, it's widely faked. Buy or sell it only through reputable dealers or with a certificate.
What are the rarest Chinese stamps?
The 1897 Red Revenue small “1 dollar” surcharge and “The Whole Country is Red” of 1968 are among China's most famous rarities. Both have sold for very large sums, and both are heavily faked.
“The Whole Country is Red” was withdrawn within a day of its release in 1968 because of a problem with its map, so few legitimate copies exist. The Red Revenue surcharges were revenue stamps overprinted for postal use in 1897, and some surcharge varieties are extremely scarce. See how to tell if a stamp is rare.
How do I check a Chinese stamp's value?
Identify the issue and its catalogue number, check whether it's unused, used or cancelled-to-order, grade the condition, and be skeptical of anything that looks too good to be true. For rare issues, buy or sell only with a certificate.
Many People's Republic stamps were sold to collectors cancelled-to-order (CTO), with a neat postmark and often full gum. CTO stamps are usually worth less than unused ones. For misprints and faked errors, see error stamps.
How do I read the numbers on a Chinese stamp?
Most People's Republic stamps carry a small serial code in the bottom margin that identifies the set, the stamp's position in it and often the year, so they're easier to identify and date than most countries' stamps.
- 1949–1966: commemorative (“Ji”, 纪) and special (“Te”, 特) series numbers, with the stamp's position in the set.
- 1967–1973: Cultural Revolution issues of 1967–70 carry no serial code, and 1970–73 issues use plain numbers.
- 1974–1991: codes beginning with J (commemorative) or T (special), such as “T.46 (1-1) 1980” on the Monkey stamp.
- From 1992: a year-based code, such as “1992-1 (1-1)”.
The code tells you exactly which set a stamp belongs to, but not whether it's genuine. Reprints and fakes copy the codes too.
Are Hong Kong and Taiwan stamps valued like Chinese stamps?
No. Hong Kong, Taiwan (Republic of China) and Macau have their own stamp histories, catalogues and markets. Some are valuable, but each has to be identified and priced on its own terms.
Hong Kong issued stamps under British rule from 1862, with Queen Victoria and later monarchs, and its classic issues are popular with collectors. Taiwan has issued Republic of China stamps since 1949. Knowing which postal authority issued a stamp is the first step, and StampGo's profile shows it.
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How to check Chinese stamp values with StampGo
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Usein kysytyt kysymykset
Ovatko Mao-merkit arvokkaita?
Jotkin ovat. Kulttuurivallankumouksen merkit, joissa on Mao tai hänen sitaattejaan, ovat kysyttyjä, ja tietyt julkaisut ovat arvokkaita, varsinkin käyttämättöminä ja täysinä sarjoina. Väärennöksiä on hyvin paljon, joten tarkista huolellisesti.
Mikä on Kiinan arvokkain postimerkki?
Usein mainitaan vuoden 1897 pieni Red Revenue -päällepainatus ”1 dollari” arvokkaimpana. ”Koko maa on punainen” (1968) on toinen kuuluisa harvinaisuus.
Ovatko kiinalaiset eläinratamerkit arvokkaita?
Vuoden 1980 Apina on. Useimmat myöhemmät eläinratamerkit painettiin suurina painoksina ja ovat edullisia.
Mitä CTO tarkoittaa kiinalaisissa merkeissä?
Cancelled to order eli tilausleima: posti on leimannut merkit keräilijöille myytäväksi sen sijaan, että ne olisivat kulkeneet postissa. Ne ovat yleensä käyttämättömiä halvempia.
Ovatko 1950-luvun kiinalaiset merkit arvokkaita?
Monet kansantasavallan varhaiset 1950-luvun merkit ovat edullisia, mutta täydet käyttämättömät sarjat, harvinaiset julkaisut ja aidosti postissa kulkeneet kuoret voivat olla arvokkaampia. Keräilijöiden kysyntä Kiinassa pitää hinnat tukevampina kuin monissa saman ajan maissa.
