US Meter Stamp Type SPE-JA(5)

United States · 2018 · Metered Postage

A modern US meter stamp impression featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top, a prominent barcode in the center, and 'P.B. METER' with a serial number and date at the bottom. The design is functional and typical of contemporary metered mail.

Meter stamps like this one represent the widespread adoption of automated postage payment systems by businesses and postal services, streamlining mail processing and accounting. They signify a move towards digital and machine-readable postal indicia.