Sun Yat-sen Portrait, Hong Kong Overprint for Taiwan

Republic of China · 1948 · 50 Yuan

A brown stamp featuring a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, overprinted with Chinese characters indicating 'Limited to Taiwan use' and a new denomination of 50 Yuan.

This stamp is a Republic of China definitive issue, specifically a Hong Kong printing, surcharged for use in Taiwan during the post-WWII period, reflecting the complex political situation and currency changes as the KMT government consolidated control over Taiwan.