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Turkey 2g. Treasury Tax Stamp
uncommon1900-1945

Turkey 2g. Treasury Tax Stamp

Turkey · 1923 · 2g

The stamp features text in Ottoman Turkish script, likely indicating its purpose and value, framed by a decorative border. A star and crescent emblem, common to Turkey, is visible.

This stamp represents the first revenue issue of the newly established Turkish Republic, indicating its efforts to establish its own financial and administrative systems after the fall of the Ottoman Empire.

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Image: Government of Turkey · License: Public domain

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