Guangdong Province Five Yuan Revenue Stamp, Republic of China

Republic of China · 1912 · 5 Yuan

The stamp features a central design of a majestic dragon, facing forward, surrounded by intricate traditional Chinese patterns. The denomination '伍圓' (Five Yuan) is prominently displayed at the bottom, with '中華民國廣東省印花稅票' (Republic of China Guangdong Province Revenue Stamp) inscribed around the border.

This revenue stamp from Guangdong Province dates to the early period of the Republic of China, established after the fall of the Qing Dynasty. It signifies the new government's efforts to establish administrative and financial systems, including taxation through revenue stamps, in its various provinces.