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Canada 1 Cent War Tax Surcharge on 2 Cents King George V
Canada · 1915 · 1 Cent
A Canadian King George V definitive stamp, originally 2 cents green, surcharged 'WAR TAX' and 'ONE CENT' in black. This issue was part of Canada's effort to raise funds during World War I.
Issued in 1915, these War Tax stamps were introduced by the Canadian government to help finance its participation in the First World War, adding a surcharge to existing definitive stamps.
Printing Method
Catalog Numbers
sg220
scott118
Image: Government of Canada · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$10Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$5Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$2Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$1Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.5Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
