Hong Kong year 1937 stamps Coronation – Full Set SG137/139 MLH
The Hong Kong 1937 Coronation issue is a standard, very popular set from the British Commonwealth Omnibus Issue celebrating the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother).
The full set consists of three stamps, corresponding to the Stanley Gibbons (SG) catalog numbers SG 137, SG 138, and SG 139.
Hong Kong 1937 Coronation Full Set Details
| SG Catalog No. | Denomination (Value) | Description |
| SG 137 | 2 Cents | Portrait of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth |
| SG 138 | 5 Cents | Portrait of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth |
| SG 139 | 25 Cents | Portrait of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth |
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General Characteristics of the Issue:
- Occasion: Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (The Queen Mother) on May 12, 1937.
- Omnibus Issue: This set is part of a larger “Omnibus Issue,” meaning the design was standardized and used by nearly all British colonies and dominions to commemorate the event, with only the country name and denomination being changed.
- Design: The common design features a side-by-side portrait of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth wearing their crowns.
- Era: King George VI (GVI) (1936-1952).
- Scott Catalog Equivalent: The set is generally cataloged by Scott as Scott #151-153.
This is a very common and affordable set for collectors of either Hong Kong or British Commonwealth material.
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