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USA Meter Stamp, Type SPE(CA1.1)2
United States · 2018 · 50¢
A rectangular meter stamp indicium featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top, 'PAID' below, and 'PM 0.500' as the denomination. It includes the date 'MAY 25 2018', 'SAN FRANCISCO CA', and a machine-readable barcode on the right.
Meter stamps represent a modern method of postage payment, allowing businesses and individuals to print postage directly onto mail. This example from 2018 illustrates the continued use of such systems for efficient mail processing.
Printing Method
Digital
Image: Rick Stambaugh · License: Public domain
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