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uncommon1900-1945
Taiwan Local Issue 5 sen with ROC overprint
Taiwan · 1945 · 5 sen
A Japanese 5 sen stamp featuring an unknown design, overprinted in black with Chinese characters reading 'Republic of China Taiwan' for temporary local use.
Issued in 1945, this stamp reflects the immediate post-World War II period when Taiwan was returned to the Republic of China after Japanese rule, necessitating temporary postal solutions.
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Image: scan by carpkazu · 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.



