Jose Rizal Birth Centenary

Philippines · 1961 · 5c

The stamp features a black and white portrait of Jose Rizal, a national hero of the Philippines, with his birth and death years (1861-1896) and the issue year (1961) commemorating his birth centenary.

Issued in 1961, this stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jose Rizal, a pivotal figure in Philippine history and a national hero known for his advocacy for reforms against Spanish colonial rule.