Norway Revenue Stamp, 10 Øre

Norway · 1913 · 10 Øre

This Norwegian revenue stamp features the national coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant holding an axe, known as the 'løve med øks'. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the denomination '10 ØRE' prominently displayed at the bottom and 'GEBYRSTEMPEL' (Fee Stamp) at the top.

Issued for fiscal purposes, these stamps were used to pay various government fees and taxes, rather than for postage. This particular design series was in use during the early 20th century, a period of established Norwegian independence after the dissolution of the union with Sweden in 1905.