Peru Seebeck Issue, Coat of Arms

Peru · 1894 · 1c

This stamp features the Peruvian coat of arms, a common motif for the Seebeck issues. The design is simple, with the denomination '1c' prominently displayed below the central shield, which is flanked by flags and topped with a wreath.

This is a 'Seebeck issue', part of a controversial arrangement where the Hamilton Bank Note Company printed stamps for several Latin American countries for free, in exchange for the right to reprint and sell them to collectors. The original stamps were demonetized annually.