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Philippine Executive Commission, 20c Jose Rizal
uncommon1900-1945

Philippine Executive Commission, 20c Jose Rizal

Philippines · 1942 · 20c

The stamp features a portrait of Jose Rizal, a national hero, facing left, with 'PHILIPPINES' at the top and '20c' at the bottom.

Issued by the Philippine Executive Commission during the Japanese Occupation (1942-1944), this stamp reflects the wartime administration's efforts to maintain postal services and assert a degree of local governance under Japanese control.

Image: Philippine Executive Commission (1942-1944) during occupation of Philippine Islands · License: Public domain

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