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Western Australia 1d Savings Stamp on Card
uncommonpre-1900

Western Australia 1d Savings Stamp on Card

Western Australia · 1882 · 1d

The stamp features the text 'WESTERN AUSTRALIA' at the top, 'ONE PENNY' prominently in the center, and 'SAVINGS BANK' at the bottom, all within a simple rectangular frame.

This savings stamp card represents an early initiative by the Western Australian colonial government to encourage thrift and savings, particularly among schoolchildren, through the use of dedicated savings bank stamps.

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Image: Government of Western Australia. · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.