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The George V Keyplate 1912 to 1931
One Penny Value in Red
The one penny value had the highest printing volumes, over 14 million in total. It was used primarily on mail
within Sierra Leone, with a low survival rate of commercial covers. The duty plate was initially 120-set, but
this was increased to 240-set in 1915. After 1915, keyplates 3 & 4 and 7 & 9 were used in pairs.
Plates used: 1a, 1b, 3, 4, 7 & 9. Seven printings from 1912 to 1920
16 May 1913 - Internal letter from Sumbuya to Freetown.
