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uncommon1900-1945
Ottoman Empire Revenue Stamps
Ottoman Empire · 1916 · 1 piastre, 5 piastres
Three Ottoman Empire revenue stamps, featuring Ottoman Turkish script and simple designs, affixed to a document. Denominations include 1 piastre and 5 piastres, with one stamp being an overprint.
Issued by the Ottoman Empire around 1916 during World War I, these revenue stamps were used to collect taxes or fees for government services, reflecting the empire's financial administration during a period of conflict.
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Image: Government of the Ottoman Empire · License: Public domain
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