Philippine Commonwealth 20 Centavos with Japanese Occupation Overprint
Philippines · 1942 · 20 Centavos
A brown definitive stamp of the Philippine Commonwealth, featuring a portrait, overprinted diagonally with 'JAPANESE OCCUPATION' and horizontally with '20 CENTAVOS'.
This stamp represents the postal administration during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II, issued by the Philippine Executive Commission. It signifies the shift in sovereignty and the control exerted by the Japanese military administration.
Printing Method
Typography
Image: Philippine Executive Commission (1942-1944) during occupation of Philippine Islands · License: Public domain
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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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