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Philippines Watermarks Reference Page
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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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$9
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$3
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.