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Norway Type PO1 Meter Stamp
common1945-1980

Norway Type PO1 Meter Stamp

Norway · 1960 · Variable (Norwegian Krone)

A rectangular meter stamp featuring 'NORGE' at the top, a crown emblem, and a variable denomination area marked 'KR. 0,00'. It includes a wavy line cancellation pattern.

Meter stamps like this revolutionized mail processing by allowing direct printing of postage, enhancing efficiency for businesses and postal services. This specific type represents a standard design used in Norway during the mid-20th century for such purposes.

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