Japan Meter Stamp Type PO13

Japan · 1960 · 50 円

A red rectangular meter stamp featuring 'JAPAN' and 'POSTAGE' at the top, with '50 円' denomination at the bottom. A wavy line pattern is visible on the left side.

Meter stamps revolutionized postal services by allowing businesses to frank mail directly, improving efficiency. This Japanese meter stamp signifies the country's adoption of modern automated postal franking technology in the mid-20th century.