Iceland 1900 Official Stamp, 10 Aurar Blue

Iceland · 1900 · 10 Aurar

This is an official service stamp, identified by the inscription 'Þjónustu Frímerki' meaning 'Service Stamp'. The design features the crowned coat of arms of Iceland, which at the time was a crowned stockfish, set within an ornate frame. The denomination '10 AUR' is displayed at the bottom.

Issued for use by government departments, this was Iceland's first official stamp. It was created by overprinting the regular 1882 issue with the 'Þjónustu' text, reflecting a common practice of the era to adapt existing postage for official use.