New Zealand Stamp Duty Revenue, One Penny

New Zealand · 1867 · 1d (One Penny)

This is a revenue stamp, also known as a fiscal or tax stamp, used to collect taxes or fees. The design is simple and functional, featuring a large numeral 'ONE PENNY' as the central element, framed by ornate scrollwork and the words 'STAMP DUTY' and 'NEW ZEALAND'. These stamps were not valid for postage.

Issued during the colonial period under Queen Victoria, these stamps were essential for legal and financial transactions, indicating that the required government duty had been paid on documents like receipts, contracts, and checks.