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Nyasaland/British Central Africa Market Value

Current market statistics for 4,052 Nyasaland and British Central Africa philatelic listings.

What you'll usually pay

$19.8 typical price
Most are between$3$131
Brand new$59.4
Used$0
On sale now4,052

💡 Buying used saves about 100% here.

👉 In short easy summary

The highest value is found in Military/War topics (+191%) and Territory status (+102%). Conversely, Protectorate items have seen a significant decline of -42%.

💚 Best value for your money

Protectorate 690 on sale$11.43 · 42% cheaper
Not Specified 3,077 on sale$18.35 · 7% cheaper
Block 65 on sale$18.74 · 5% cheaper

Price by type

Postal Card, Stationery
$17.09-14%
Block
$18.74-5%
Postage
$19.9+1%
First Day Cover
$25.2+27%
Postage Due
$27.74+40%
Cover
$39.57+100%

Why? Covers command the highest median at 39.57, while Postal Cards/Stationery are the lowest at 17.09.

Price by regional status

Protectorate
$11.43-42%
Not Specified
$18.35-7%
Colony
$23.38+18%
Territory
$39.99+102%

Why? Territory listings reach a median of 39.99, significantly higher than Protectorate listings at 11.43.

Price by topic

Flags, National Emblems
$15.57-21%
Royalty
$20+1%
Cats
$21.12+7%
Cultures, Ethnicities
$24.35+23%
Birds
$50.16+153%
Military, War
$57.55+191%

Why? Military/War items are the most expensive at 57.55, whereas Flags/National Emblems are the lowest at 15.57.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a new item in this category?

The median price for new items is 59.4.

Which topic has seen the most significant price increase?

Military, War topics have seen a delta increase of 191%.

How does the price of Postage stamps compare to First Day Covers?

Postage stamps have a median of 19.9, while First Day Covers have a higher median of 25.2.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $3$131, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 30, 2026.