Canada Excise Tax Revenue Stamp, King George V

Canada · 1915 · 1 Cent

This is a Canadian federal revenue stamp from the Excise Tax series. The design features a portrait of King George V, who reigned from 1910 to 1936. The stamp is inscribed 'EXCISE TAX' at the top and 'CANADA' at the bottom, with the denomination '1 CENT' displayed prominently.

These stamps were issued to pay the excise tax, a duty levied on specific goods produced or sold within Canada. The War Tax Act of 1915 introduced new taxes on various items to fund Canada's involvement in World War I.