Stamps featuring the Black Nazarene in the Philippines and Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Philippine Postal Corporation will issue a stamp to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relation between the Philippines and Mexico.
| Kind of Issue: | Commemorative |
| Denomination & Quantity: |
P5.00 – – – – – 3,500 miniature sheets (cut) – 35,000 pcs. 22.00 – – – – – 3,500 miniature sheets (cut) – 35,000 pcs. P5.00 & P22.00 – 1,500 sheets |
| Souvenir Sheet: | P22.00 – – – – – 12,500 pcs. (perf.) |
| Date of Issue: | April 23, 2003 |
| Last Day of Issue: | July 23, 2003 |
| Sheet Composition: | 2×5 (10 on – cut) & 4×5 (20 on – uncut) |
| Size of Stamp: | 30mm x 40mm |
| Perforation: | 14 |
| Printing Process: | Litho-Offset (4 colors) |
| Paper: | Imported Unwatermarked |
| Printer: | Amstar Company, Inc. |
| Project Coordinator: | Jimmy Ang |
| Layout Artist: | Alfonso V. Divina |
| Graphic Artist: | Edgar P. Patricio |
| Design: | Photos of Black Nazarene of Quaipo, Our Lady of Guadalupe and Procession of our Nazarene with the Basilica as background. |
The Republic of the Philippines established diplomatic ties with Mexico on April 23, 1953. Furthermore, the Philippines – Mexico relations go back centuries before both countries became free and independent nations. Our roots go back to Galleon Trade. Read more.
Stamps, Souvenir Sheets and Official First Day Covers will be available starting 23 April 2003 at the Philatelic Division, Door 203, Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila and all Regional Offices of the Philippine Postal Corporation.
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