Netherlands Revenue Stamp, 1 Gulden

Netherlands · 1970 · 1 G

This stamp is a Dutch revenue or fiscal stamp, indicated by its design which typically features numerals and ornate patterns rather than pictorial elements. The central design is dominated by the large numeral '1' and the currency 'G' for Gulden, framed by intricate guilloche patterns to prevent forgery.

Revenue stamps were used in the Netherlands to collect taxes on various documents, goods, and services, such as legal papers, tobacco, and alcohol. This particular design style was common in the mid-20th century for fiscal purposes.