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uncommon1900-1945
Ottoman Turkey 5 Piastres Revenue Stamp
Ottoman Empire · 1922 · 5 Piastres
A rectangular revenue stamp featuring ornate Arabic script in the center, indicating its denomination of 5 Piastres, surrounded by decorative borders.
Issued in 1922, this revenue stamp dates to the final year of the Ottoman Empire, which was formally dissolved later that year. It represents a form of taxation used to fund government expenditures during a period of significant political transition.
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Image: Government of the Ottoman Empire · License: Public domain
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