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uncommon1900-1945
Japanese Occupation of Java 5 sen stamp
Japan · 1943 · 5 sen
A simple definitive stamp featuring Japanese characters and the denomination '5 sen', issued for postal use during the Japanese occupation of Java.
Issued by the Japanese military administration during its occupation of Java in World War II, this stamp signifies Japan's control over the former Dutch East Indies and its efforts to establish a postal system.
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Image: Japan Army · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
