1899 U.S. Provisional for Cuba, 5 Centavos (U.S. Grant)

United States (for Cuba) · 1899 · 5 centavos

The stamp features a portrait of Ulysses S. Grant in an oval frame. It is overprinted diagonally with 'CUBA' and '5 CENTAVOS' for provisional use.

This provisional stamp was issued by the United States for use in Cuba following the Spanish-American War, during the period of U.S. military occupation. It reflects the administrative changes and currency adjustments in the newly occupied territory.