USA Meter Stamp, Type AR-FPO1.1C

United States · 2018 · Variable (US POSTAGE)

A rectangular meter mark featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top, a barcode, and the date 'JAN 21 2018' along with a meter number 'P.M. 00.500' at the bottom. It represents a functional design for modern postal metering.

Meter stamps represent a modern method of postage payment, allowing businesses and individuals to print postage directly onto mail pieces, replacing traditional adhesive stamps for bulk mailings. This example from 2018 illustrates the continued use of this system in the United States.