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Norway Type PD1 Meter Stamp
common1945-1980

Norway Type PD1 Meter Stamp

Norway · 1970 · 0.50 KR

The stamp features the country name 'NORGE' at the top, a crown emblem in the center, and the denomination 'KR 0.50' at the bottom, characteristic of a functional meter stamp design.

Meter stamps represent a shift in postal services towards automated franking for businesses and bulk mailers, offering efficiency and cost savings. This type was part of Norway's postal system during the mid-20th century.

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