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George Washington Foreign Exchange Revenue Stamp
uncommonpre-1900

George Washington Foreign Exchange Revenue Stamp

United States · 1863 · $1.60

This revenue stamp features a central portrait of George Washington, framed by text indicating its purpose as a foreign exchange stamp and its denomination of $1.60.

Issued in 1863, this stamp was part of a series of revenue stamps implemented by the United States to fund the Union's efforts during the American Civil War.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scottR79c

Image: James St. John · License: CC BY 4.0

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