Japanese Occupation of Philippines, 2 Centavos, Jose P. Laurel

Philippines · 1942 · 2 Centavos

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of Jose P. Laurel, President of the Second Philippine Republic, with 'PHILIPPINES' at the top and '2 CENTAVOS' at the bottom.

Issued during the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines in World War II, this stamp reflects the administrative control of the Japanese forces and the establishment of the Philippine Executive Commission.