China Sun Yat-sen 5 Cents Overprint
Republic of China · 1941 · 5 cents
The stamp features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the Republic of China, facing left. It bears an overprint changing its original denomination to 5 cents.
Issued during the Japanese occupation of China (1937-1945), this overprinted stamp reflects the economic and political instability of the period, where existing stock was revalued to meet new postal rates or currency changes.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Government of China · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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