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1891-92 Colombia Revenue Stamp
uncommonpre-1900

1891-92 Colombia Revenue Stamp

Colombia · 1891 · 5 Centavos

The stamp features the text 'REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA', 'TIMBRE NACIONAL', 'CINCO CENTAVOS', and the year '1891' within an ornate rectangular frame.

These revenue stamps were issued by the Colombian government to collect internal taxes or fees, distinct from postage stamps, reflecting the fiscal needs of the nation in the late 19th century.

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Image: Government of Colombia · License: Public domain

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