Monday, August 31, 2009

Pres. Ramon Magsaysay Mourning

President Magsaysay Memorial Issue

A Special Issue mourning the untimely death of President Ramon Magsaysay in a tragic plane crash at Mt. Manunggal in Cebu on March 17, 1957. The first day of issue of this stamp also marks the 50th birthday anniversary of the late president.

August 31, 1957
Engraved by Amer. Bank Note Co. Perf. 12

No.----------Denomination-------------Quantity
#171----------------5c--------------------5,000,000