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common1945-1980
Norway Type BB6 Meter Stamp
Norway · 1965 · 0.50 krone
The stamp features the country name 'NORGE' at the top, the denomination 'KR. 0.50' at the bottom, and a wavy line cancellation pattern. It also includes a circular postmark-like element.
Meter stamps represent a significant shift in postal services towards automation and efficiency, allowing businesses to frank mail directly. This particular type reflects Norway's adoption of such modern postal practices.
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