Colombia Habilitacion Revenue Stamp

Colombia · 1901 · 5¢

A green Colombian revenue stamp featuring the national coat of arms (an eagle with a shield), with 'REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA' at the top and 'HABILITACION' prominently in the center, denoting a provisional issue of 5 centavos.

Issued during the tumultuous period of the Thousand Days' War (1899-1902), this 'Habilitacion' stamp likely served as a provisional revenue issue, revalidating existing stock or addressing currency changes during the conflict.