Netherlands 1 Gulden Revenue Stamp, Coat of Arms

Netherlands · 1899 · 1 G

This is a revenue stamp, also known as a fiscal or tax stamp, used to collect taxes or fees. The design features the Dutch coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword and a bundle of arrows, set within an ornate frame. The denomination '1 G' (1 Gulden) is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Issued around the turn of the 20th century, these stamps were affixed to legal documents, receipts, and other items to indicate that the required government tax had been paid.