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uncommonpre-1900
Colombia 20 Centavos Revenue Stamp, 1891-1892
Colombia · 1891 · 20 Centavos
A triangular revenue stamp featuring the national coat of arms of Colombia in the center. The denomination '20 CENTAVOS' is prominently displayed at the bottom, with 'REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA' at the top.
This stamp is a revenue issue from Colombia, used in the late 19th century to tax documents or transactions. The term 'habilitación' suggests it may have been revalidated or overprinted for specific fiscal purposes during a period of economic adjustment.
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Image: Government of Colombia. · License: Public domain
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