Philippines 2 Centavos Japanese Occupation

Philippines · 1943 · 2c

The stamp features a map of the Philippines with the Japanese rising sun emblem, symbolizing the Japanese occupation during World War II. A Filipino farmer is depicted in the foreground, alongside the denomination '2c' and Japanese text.

This stamp was issued by the Japanese occupation forces in the Philippines during World War II, serving as a propaganda tool and a symbol of their control over the islands. It replaced previous Philippine and US-administered postal issues.