Mexico Federal Contribution Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1895 · 120 Centavos

The stamp features the national coat of arms of Mexico, depicting an eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a serpent, with the denomination 'CIENTO VEINTE CENTAVOS' (120 Centavos) at the bottom.

Issued between 1895 and 1896, this revenue stamp was used by the Mexican government to collect federal contributions or taxes, highlighting the importance of internal revenue generation during that period.