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Taiwan Postage Paid Meter Stamp
Taiwan · 2009 · 5元
A rectangular meter stamp impression featuring the text 'Chunghwa Post' and 'Postage Paid' in Chinese characters, along with the denomination '5元' and the date '2009.11.7'. It also includes a barcode or datamatrix for tracking.
Meter stamps like this represent the modernization of postal services, allowing for automated postage payment and tracking, particularly for businesses and bulk mailers. This example from 2009 shows Taiwan's adoption of such technology.
Printing Method
Digital
Image: Richard Stambaugh · License: Public domain
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