2 Cents Orange Bank Check Revenue Stamp, George Washington

United States · 1862 · 2 Cents

This 2 cents orange revenue stamp, issued in 1862, depicts President George Washington. It is a 'First Issue' perforated variety, specifically for bank checks, and was part of the Union's effort to fund the American Civil War.

Issued during the American Civil War, these revenue stamps were a crucial part of the Union's taxation system to raise funds for the war effort. Users were required to sign and date them upon use, leading to many manuscript cancellations.