Spain War Tax Stamp, 1898

Spain · 1898 · 5c

This stamp is a war tax issue from Spain, featuring the national coat of arms at its center. The design is simple and functional, with the denomination '5 CENTIMOS' prominently displayed below the arms and the words 'IMPUESTO DE GUERRA' (War Tax) inscribed in an arc above.

Issued in 1898, this stamp was used to raise funds for the Spanish-American War. Such tax stamps were required on various documents and mail to support the war effort.