Nigeria (until 1960) Market Value
Current market statistics for Nigerian philatelic items issued prior to 1960 based on 8,303 listings.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
High value is found in 'Multiple' types (+133%) and 'Territory' status (+132%). Conversely, 'Independent Nation' status and 'Ungraded' items have seen significant price drops of -55% and -39% respectively.
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Price by type
Why? Prices range from Postage at 6.99 to Multiples at 23.1.
Price by regional status
Why? Territory items command the highest median at 22.94, while Independent Nation items are lowest at 4.45.
Price by grade
Why? Gem grade items reach a median of 30, whereas Ungraded items sit at 5.99.
Price by topic
Why? Cultures, Ethnicities are the most expensive topic at 29.99, while Royalty is the lowest at 7.39.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a new item in this category?
The median price for new items is 62.7.
Which topic has seen the highest percentage increase in value?
Cultures, Ethnicities has seen the highest increase at 203%.
What is the typical price for a 'Colony' status item?
The median price for items listed as Colony is 8.65.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $1–$151, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 30, 2026.