Saturday, September 1, 2018

1946: Proclamation of Independence issue

The first issue of the Republic era was a set of three stamps released on July 4, 1946 for the Proclamation of Independence.

Quantities issued:
2 centavos carmine (5,142,000)
6 centavos green (3,072,000)
12 centavos blue (1,023,000)

Printing method: Engraved
Printers: US Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Perforation measurement: 11
Unwatermarked paper

Printed in sheets of 30 stamps each.
Possible color shades in all 3 values.

[Data taken from various sources.]

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