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common1900-1945
United States 10 Cents Postal Savings Stamp
United States · 1911 · 10 Cents
This green 10 Cents stamp features a central shield design flanked by 'U.S. Postal Savings' text. It was issued to facilitate deposits into the United States Postal Savings System.
The U.S. Postal Savings System was established in 1911 to provide a secure savings option for people who distrusted banks or lacked access to them, particularly immigrants.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottQA9.5Aa
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View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$25Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$15Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$8Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$3Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$1Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
