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Japan 50 Yen Meter Stamp Type PV3a
common1945-1980

Japan 50 Yen Meter Stamp Type PV3a

Japan · 1980 · ¥50

A Japanese meter stamp impression featuring the denomination ¥50, dated 1980.1.1. The design includes Japanese characters for 'Post' and 'Postage Meter Payment Separately', typical of machine-generated postal impressions.

Meter stamps represent a method of prepaying postage using a specialized machine, commonly employed by businesses and large mailers for efficiency and convenience over traditional adhesive stamps.

Printing Method

Digital

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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