Philippines 1926 2c Green, José Rizal

Philippines · 1926 · 2c

This definitive stamp features a portrait of José Rizal, a Filipino nationalist, writer, and polymath who is considered a national hero. The green stamp, with a face value of 2 centavos, was part of a long-running series issued during the period of United States administration. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork typical of the era's security printing.

Issued under United States sovereignty, this stamp series replaced earlier designs and was used for postage throughout the Philippine archipelago. The choice of Rizal as a subject reflects the American colonial policy of promoting non-revolutionary Filipino national figures.