uncommon1900-1945

Japanese Occupation of Borneo 5 Sen Overprint

Name: Japanese Occupation of Borneo 5 Sen Overprint
Brand: Japanese Occupation of British Borneo
Availability: InStock

Japanese Occupation of British Borneo · 1942 · 5 sen

A stamp featuring a black Japanese overprint on an underlying definitive stamp. The overprint includes Japanese characters, likely indicating the new currency and issuing authority for the occupied territory.

Issued during the Japanese occupation of British Borneo territories in World War II, this stamp reflects the administrative changes and currency adjustments imposed by the occupying forces. It served to validate existing postal stationery under the new Japanese administration.

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occupation war definitive

Image: Japan Occupation Administration. The original uploader was Tanjee at Breton Wikipedia. · 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.