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National Language Week, Filipino Alphabet

Name: National Language Week, Filipino Alphabet
Brand: Philippines

Philippines · 2001 · 5p

This stamp commemorates National Language Week in the Philippines. The design features the modern 28-letter Filipino alphabet, known as the 'Makabagong alpabetong Filipino', arranged in a colorful grid. The stamp highlights the importance of the national language in Filipino culture and identity.

Issued in 2001, this stamp celebrates the evolution of the Filipino language, which was officially established in the 1987 constitution and is based primarily on Tagalog.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

language alphabet education culture

Catalog Numbers

sg3015

scott2748

michel2911

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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