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uncommonpre-1900
1 Dollar George Washington Foreign Exchange Revenue Stamp
United States · 1862 · $1
This revenue stamp features a central portrait of George Washington, framed by intricate scrollwork and text indicating 'U.S. INTER. REV.' and 'ONE DOLLAR'.
Issued in 1862 during the American Civil War, this revenue stamp was part of a series designed to help fund the Union's war efforts through taxation on foreign exchange transactions.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottR68c
Image: James St. John · License: CC BY 4.0
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