Back to Catalog

commonmodern
Japan 50 YEN Meter Stamp Type AA11
Japan · 2011 · 50 YEN
A circular machine-generated meter stamp impression featuring 'JAPAN' at the top, 'POSTAGE' at the bottom, and '50 YEN' in the center. It includes a date '19.10.11' and a machine identification number.
Meter stamps like this one represent the modernization of postal services, allowing for efficient, machine-printed postage. This example from 2011 shows Japan's adoption of such technology for everyday mail.
Printing Method
Digital
Themes
Image: Richard Stambaugh · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia Commons