Romania Postage Due Stamp

Romania · 1881 · 5 BANI

This is one of Romania's first postage due stamps, featuring a simple typographic design. The central element is the large numeral '5' indicating the value, surrounded by ornate scrollwork and the words 'TIMBRU DE AJUTOR' (Aid Stamp) and 'BANI'. The design is functional, clearly indicating the amount to be collected upon delivery.

Issued in 1881, these stamps were used to collect postage fees that were unpaid or underpaid by the sender. This series marked the formalization of collecting deficient postage in the Romanian postal system.