South Africa 20c Postage Due Stamp

South Africa · 1923 · 20c

This is a definitive postage due stamp from the Union of South Africa. The design is purely functional, featuring a large numeral '20' to indicate the amount due, framed by ornate scrollwork. The stamp is bilingual, with 'SOUTH AFRICA' and 'ZUID-AFRIKA' inscribed, reflecting the official languages of the time.

Issued during the early years of the Union of South Africa, these stamps were used by post offices to collect insufficient postage from the recipient of a letter or parcel.