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Tonga (1900-70) Stamp Values

Market analysis for Tonga stamps issued between 1900 and 1970 based on 3,977 listings.

What you'll usually pay

$12.11 typical price
Most are between$2โ€“$77
Brand new$42.24
Used$0
On sale now3,977

๐Ÿ’ก Buying used saves about 100% here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The highest value is found in the Edward VII era, which shows a 444% increase. Tin Can Mail also represents a significant value spike with a 204% delta.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

F/VF (Fine/Very Fine) 111 on sale$9.86 ยท 19% cheaper
Postage 343 on sale$9.95 ยท 18% cheaper
First Day Cover 83 on sale$10 ยท 17% cheaper
Elizabeth II (1952-2022) 179 on sale$10.53 ยท 13% cheaper
George VI (1936-1952) 297 on sale$11.41 ยท 6% cheaper

Price by type

Postage
$9.95-18%
First Day Cover
$10-17%
Cover
$14.99+24%
Individual
$17.67+46%
Block
$19.8+64%
Tin Can Mail
$36.78+204%

Why? Specialty items like Tin Can Mail (36.78) command a premium over standard Postage (9.95).

Price by grade

F/VF (Fine/Very Fine)
$9.86-19%
Ungraded
$11.83-2%
VF (Very Fine)
$15+24%
F (Fine)
$21.12+74%
Gem
$28+131%
Superb
$28+131%

Why? Premium grading significantly impacts price, with Gem/Superb reaching 28 compared to F/VF at 9.86.

Price by topic

Historical Events
$9.99-18%
Red Cross
$11.48-5%
Cats
$12.54+4%
Ships, Boats
$12.88+6%
Royalty
$13.35+10%
Birds
$25.08+107%

Why? Niche subjects like Birds (25.08) are more valuable than Historical Events (9.99).

Price by era

Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
$10.53-13%
George VI (1936-1952)
$11.41-6%
Not Specified
$11.9-2%
Victoria (1837-1901)
$17.83+47%
George V (1910-1936)
$26.4+118%
Edward VII (1902-1910)
$65.93+444%

Why? Rarity drives the spread, with Edward VII (65.93) being the most expensive and Elizabeth II (10.53) the lowest.

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Common questions

What is the median price for a Tonga stamp from this period?

The market median price is 12.11.

Which era of Tonga stamps is the most expensive?

The Edward VII (1902-1910) era is the most expensive with a median of 65.93.

How does the price of a Gem grade stamp compare to a Fine/Very Fine stamp?

A Gem grade stamp has a median of 28, while an F/VF stamp has a median of 9.86.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $2โ€“$77, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 30, 2026.