Mexico 1895 Federal Contribution Revenue Stamp

Mexico · 1895 · 120 centavos

The stamp features the Mexican national emblem of an eagle devouring a snake on a nopal cactus, encircled by text. The denomination '120 CENTAVOS' and the year '1895' are prominently displayed, along with 'CONTRIBUCION FEDERAL'.

Issued in 1895, this revenue stamp was used in Mexico to signify the payment of a federal contribution or tax. Such stamps were essential tools for governments to collect revenue and document financial transactions before modern digital systems.