Philippine Philately

Philippine Postage Issues - Year 1954 - Text Description

(Mga Selyo ng Pilipinas - Taong 1954 - Pasalitang Paglalarawan)

April 23, 1954: 1st National Boy Scout Jamboree - Set of 2 overprint stamps; Overprinted with “FIRST NATIONAL BOY SCOUTS JAMBOREE APRIL 23-30, 1954” in black

Denomination and Image:

  5c – Overprint on 5c del Pilar definitive of 1952

18c – 18c on 50c definitive of 1947

April 25, 1954: Philippine Postage Stamp Centenary - Set of 6 stamps; Commemorative issue for 5c, 18c and 30c; Airmail issue for 10c, 20c and 50c

Denomination and Image:

  5c – First Philippine stamps issued in 1854, Landing of Magellan and Manila scene

10c – First Philippine stamps issued in 1854, Landing of Magellan and Manila scene

18c – First Philippine stamps issued in 1854, Landing of Magellan and Manila scene

20c – First Philippine stamps issued in 1854, Landing of Magellan and Manila scene

30c – First Philippine stamps issued in 1854, Landing of Magellan and Manila scene

50c – First Philippine stamps issued in 1854, Landing of Magellan and Manila scene

May 31, 1954: Second Asian Games - Set of 3 stamps; Special issue

Denomination and Image:

  5c – Discus Throw and Games emblem

18c – Swimming and Games emblem

30c – Boxing and Games emblem

September 6, 1954: Manila Conference of 1954 - Set of 2 surcharged stamps; Definitive issue

Denomination and Image:

  5c – 5c on 10c definitive of 1947

18c – 18c on 20c definitive of 1947

November 30, 1954: Declaration of Philippine Independence - Set of 2 stamps; Commemorative issue

Denomination and Image:

  5c – Woman holding Philippine flag and Declaration of Independence in Kawit, Cavite

18c – Woman holding Philippine flag and Declaration of Independence in Kawit, Cavite

December 30, 1954: Marian Year - Set of 1 stamp; Denomination and Image: 1c - Immaculate Concepcion

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Legend:

P - Philippine peso (pesos); c - centavo (centavos); s - sentimo (sentimos); x - multiply by (times); O.B. - Official Business

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