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2006, April 2. Pope John Paul II, First Death Anniversary

1981 Pope John Paul II Souvenir Sheets Overprinted and Surcharged

Original Issue Printed by Staderini of Italy, Perf 13 3/4 x 13 1/4; Souvenir Sheet of 1

Souvenir Sheets of 1 (13,255)

26p on 7p50 Portrait of Pope John Paul II, Map of the Philippines

Note: Overprinted "Remembering Pope John Paul II, His Life and Legacy to the Filipinos, 1st Death Anniversary April 2, 2006" in black.

First Day Covers: Manila

The Filipino people are very much enthusiastic about featuring Pope John Paul II on stamps in commemoration of his first death anniversary on April 2, 2006. Therefore, the management decided to come up with a project to utilize the stamps stocked at the Main Vault which include the souvenir sheets of Pope John Paul II's Pastoral Visit in 1981.

The death of Pope John Paul II shall intensify the faith of Filipinos and his memory shall remain in our life. With the issuance of the overprinted souvenir sheet for his first death anniversary, we can again spread his goodwill and holiness.

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