USA Meter Stamp, Type SPE-JA(2)

United States · 2018 · 50¢

A rectangular meter stamp imprint featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top, 'P 0.500' as the denomination, and the date 'NOV 6 2018' along with the machine identifier 'SPE-JA(2)' at the bottom.

Meter stamps represent the modernization of postal services, allowing businesses and individuals to print postage directly onto mailpieces, reflecting a shift from traditional adhesive stamps to automated postage payment systems in the 21st century.