Philippines postage stamps year 1998 Anniversary of Independence

Philippines 1998 100th Anniversary of Independence Mint never hinged

In 1998, the Philippines issued a special series of postage stamps to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of its Independence, marking the centennial of the declaration on June 12, 1898. The Philippine Postal Corporation released several commemorative stamps and souvenir sheets as part of the celebration.

Key features of the 1998 Philippines Independence stamps:

• The souvenir sheets featured historical themes related to the independence movement, including flags from the first revolution and images of revolutionary postage and revenue stamps.
• The series included 7 souvenir sheets, with 5 perforated and 2 imperforate sheets, the latter being more collectible.
• The stamps depicted notable figures and events from the Philippine Revolution led by Emilio Aguinaldo.
• The release dates for these commemoratives spanned early November 1998.
• These stamps are popular among collectors interested in Philippine history and are available in mint never hinged condition, often fetching moderate prices.

This stamp issue highlights the Philippines’ pride in its struggle for independence and serves as an important thematic collection for philatelists focusing on historical anniversaries and national independence.