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common1900-1945
Philippines Watermarks Reference Page
Philippines · 1900 ·
This is a reference page listing various watermarks found on stamps issued by the Philippines. It is a philatelic resource for identifying stamps based on the paper's watermark, a key security and production feature.
Watermarks have been used on Philippine stamps since the Spanish colonial era as a security measure to prevent forgery and to identify the paper manufacturer.
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View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$15Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$9Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$5Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$3Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$2Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
