1899 US Provisional Overprint for Cuba (Andrew Jackson)

United States · 1899 · 3 centavos

The stamp features a central portrait of Andrew Jackson, originally a 3-cent US postage stamp. It is overprinted with 'CUBA' horizontally and '3 CENTAVOS' vertically for use in the occupied territory.

This provisional stamp was issued by the United States for use in Cuba during its occupation following the Spanish-American War, serving as temporary postal currency until specific Cuban stamps could be produced.