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Sierra Leone Stamp Market Values

Current market statistics for Sierra Leone stamps issued between 1808 and 1961 based on 7,672 listings.

What you'll usually pay

$10 typical price
Most are between$1$147
Brand new$79.2
Used$0
On sale now7,672

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👉 In short easy summary

Value is concentrated in Covers and Postal Stationery, which show growth of 82% and 80% respectively. Conversely, standard Postage and Souvenir Sheets have declined by 54%.

💚 Best value for your money

VF (Very Fine) 911 on sale$4.08 · 59% cheaper
Postage 885 on sale$4.64 · 54% cheaper
Souvenir Sheet 268 on sale$4.57 · 54% cheaper
Royalty 420 on sale$4.81 · 52% cheaper
George VI (1936-1952) 897 on sale$5.61 · 44% cheaper

Price by type

Postage
$4.64-54%
Souvenir Sheet
$4.57-54%
Block
$11.55+16%
Individual
$13+30%
Postal Card, Stationery
$18+80%
Cover
$18.22+82%

Why? Covers command the highest median at 18.22, while Souvenir Sheets are the lowest at 4.57.

Price by grade

VF (Very Fine)
$4.08-59%
Ungraded
$6.85-32%
F/VF (Fine/Very Fine)
$7.5-25%
G (Good)
$13+30%
F (Fine)
$17.06+71%
Gem
$24.99+150%

Why? Gem grade stamps reach a median of 24.99, significantly higher than VF at 4.08.

Price by topic

Flowers
$3.48-65%
Royalty
$4.81-52%
WWII
$7-30%
Butterflies
$11.95+19%
Cats
$20.96+110%
Military, War
$33+230%

Why? Military and War topics have seen a 230% increase, while Flowers have dropped 65%.

Price by era

George VI (1936-1952)
$5.61-44%
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
$5.97-40%
George V (1910-1936)
$9.41-6%
Victoria (1837-1901)
$14.5+45%
Edward VII (1902-1910)
$14.48+45%
Pre-Stamp
$18+80%

Why? Pre-Stamp items are the most expensive at 18, whereas George VI era stamps are the lowest at 5.61.

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Common questions

What is the median price for a Sierra Leone stamp from this era?

The overall market median is 10.

Which stamp topic has seen the most significant price growth?

Military and War topics have increased by 230% with a median price of 33.

How do Gem grade stamps compare to Very Fine (VF) stamps in price?

Gem grade stamps have a median of 24.99, while VF stamps have a median of 4.08.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $1$147, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 30, 2026.