uncommon1900-1945

Japanese Occupation of the Philippines, 5 Centavos (Jose Rizal)

Name: Japanese Occupation of the Philippines, 5 Centavos (Jose Rizal)
Brand: Philippines
Availability: InStock

Philippines · 1942 · 5 Centavos

This stamp features a portrait of Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, facing left. It has 'PHILIPPINES' at the top and '5 CENTAVOS' at the bottom, with Japanese characters overprinted.

Issued by the Philippine Executive Commission during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines (1942-1944), these stamps reflect a period of foreign control and wartime administration.

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portrait national-hero occupation world-war-ii definitive

Image: Philippine Executive Commission (1942-1944) during occupation of Philippine Islands · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.