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Japan 10 Yen Type PO15a Meter Stamp
uncommon1945-1980

Japan 10 Yen Type PO15a Meter Stamp

Japan · 1955 · 10 Yen

A 10 Yen Japanese meter stamp, type PO15a, featuring the denomination and country name. Meter stamps are impressions made by a postal franking machine at the time of mailing.

Meter stamps represent a significant aspect of postal history, used by businesses and organizations for bulk mailings, offering an alternative to traditional adhesive stamps and reflecting evolving postal technologies.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$7
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$4
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$2

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.