Canada postage stamp year 1903 7 Cent MNG
The 7 Cent Canadian postage stamp issued in 1903 is a key part of the King Edward VII definitive series, which replaced the long-running Victorian issues.
Here are the details for this specific stamp:
Canada 7 Cent Stamp (1903)
| Detail | Description |
| Monarch | King Edward VII |
| Scott Catalogue No. | 92 |
| Issue Date | July 1, 1903 |
| Denomination | 7 Cents (7¢) |
| Color | Olive Bistre (a brownish-olive or dull olive-brown color) |
| Design | Portrait of King Edward VII in his Coronation Robes within an oval frame, with “CANADA POSTAGE” at the top and the denomination in words and numerals at the bottom. The top corners feature the Tudor Crown, and the bottom corners have maple leaf ornaments. |
| Perforation | Perforated 12 |
Collector Value (MNH Condition)
The 7-cent value, especially in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition, is a more valuable stamp than many of the lower denominations in the set. Its value depends heavily on its centering and color shade.
- Scott Catalog Value (CV) for a Single MNH Stamp (Scott #92): The catalog value for this stamp in MNH condition is substantial. For example, a recent catalog value may be around $550 USD for an average-centered MNH copy, though this is a reference and not the retail price.
- Retail Price: Dealer retail prices for a well-centered MNH (Mint Never Hinged) copy typically start in the range of $200 USD and go up significantly, depending on the grade (Fine-Very Fine, Very Fine, etc.) and the specific color shade (some shades are scarcer than others and have their own distinct sub-catalog numbers like #92i or #92iii, which can be worth much more).
- Mint Hinged (MH) or Used: Stamps with original gum that have been lightly hinged (MLH) are much less valuable than MNH copies, and used copies are the least valuable.
Important Note: Because the value of this stamp is significant, especially in MNH condition, it is highly recommended to have any stamp considered for purchase or sale authenticated and certified by a recognized philatelic body (such as the RPSC, Expertizing Committee of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada, or a similar service) to confirm its condition, authenticity, and correct color variety.
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