1954 People's Republic of China (PRC) Miners Stamp - 1600 Yuan

This is a vintage postage stamp from the People’s Republic of China, part of a technical or industrial-themed series released around 1954. The stamp is printed on an off-white or slightly aged paper and features a monochrome olive-drab or slate-green engraving. The artwork depicts two coal miners in profile, wearing protective helmets with headlamps and operating machinery, illustrating socialist realism aesthetics typical of the early Mao era. The lower-left corner contains the Chinese characters '中国人民邮政' (China People's Post), and the value '1600 圆' (1600 Yuan) is prominently displayed in the lower-right corner in a stylized block font. This denomination reflects the currency used prior to the 1955 revaluation. Physically, the stamp features standard vertical perforations, which appear somewhat irregular or roughly handled along the left and bottom edges. There is visible toning and minor foxing consistent with age. The centering of the design is slightly shifted toward the top-left margin. No postmark is visible, suggesting a mint or unused condition, though the reverse side (gum) cannot be inspected from the image to determine if it is never-hinged. The engraving detail is sharp, showing fine hatch-work on the miners' clothing and equipment, which is a hallmark of state-published philatelic prints from this period.