Sun Yat-sen Portrait, Taiwan Surcharge 10,000 Yuan

China · 1949 · 10,000 Yuan

The stamp features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the 'Father of the Nation' of the Republic of China. It is a surcharged stamp, with '限臺灣貼用' (Limited to Taiwan use) and '壹萬元' (10,000 Yuan) overprinted on the original design.

This stamp reflects the severe hyperinflation experienced in China during the late 1940s, particularly as the Nationalist government retreated to Taiwan. The specific surcharge for 'Taiwan use' highlights the unique administrative and economic challenges faced in the post-WWII period.