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Japan Type H1 Meter Stamp
common1980-2010

Japan Type H1 Meter Stamp

Japan · 1995 · 100円

A rectangular Japanese meter stamp featuring '日本郵便' (Japan Post) at the top, '料金別納' (Postage Paid Separately) below it, and '100円' (100 Yen) at the bottom, all in a simple, modern design.

Meter stamps represent an automated method of postage payment, primarily used by businesses for bulk mail. They signify a move towards efficiency in postal services by replacing traditional adhesive stamps with machine-printed impressions.

Printing Method

Digital

Image: Richard Stambaugh · License: Public domain

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