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Turkey 1915-1916 20pa Fixed Fees Revenue Stamp
uncommon1900-1945

Turkey 1915-1916 20pa Fixed Fees Revenue Stamp

Turkey · 1915 · 20 pa

A dark green revenue stamp featuring Ottoman script in the center, surrounded by a decorative border. The design includes a crescent moon and star at the top, a prominent symbol of the Ottoman Empire.

Issued during World War I, this revenue stamp was used in the Ottoman Empire to collect fixed fees, contributing to the empire's wartime finances. It reflects the administrative and financial practices of the Ottoman state in its final years.

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Image: Government of Turkey · License: Public domain

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