Mexico 1889-90 5c Documents Revenue

Mexico · 1889 · 5c

The stamp features the Mexican coat of arms, an eagle devouring a snake, surrounded by text 'TIMBRE DE DOCUMENTOS' and 'CINCO CENTAVOS'. The design is framed by an ornate border.

This is a revenue stamp, used to collect taxes on documents or services in Mexico. This particular stamp indicates a tax of 5 centavos was paid on a document between 1889 and 1890.