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''' | == Revenue Stamp == | ||
A '''revenue stamp''' is a type of stamp used to collect taxes or fees on documents, tobacco, alcoholic drinks, drugs, playing cards, hunting licenses, firearm registration, and many other things. They are issued by governments and are similar to [[postage stamps]], but they are not used for postal purposes. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
The use of | The use of revenue stamps dates back to the 17th century. They were first introduced in the [[Netherlands]] and [[Spain]] and later spread to other countries. Revenue stamps were used to collect taxes on a wide range of items and services, including legal documents, tobacco, and alcohol. | ||
== Types of Revenue Stamps == | == Types of Revenue Stamps == | ||
Revenue stamps can be classified into several types based on their usage: | |||
=== Documentary Stamps === | |||
Documentary stamps are used on legal documents to indicate that a tax has been paid. These include stamps on deeds, mortgages, and other legal papers. | |||
=== Tobacco and Alcohol Stamps === | |||
[[File:Peterborough_tobacco_blitz_-_seizure_4.jpg|thumb|right|Tobacco revenue stamps seized during a blitz.]] | |||
These stamps are used to collect taxes on tobacco and alcohol products. They are often affixed to the packaging of these products. | |||
=== Playing Card Stamps === | |||
[[File:USAPlayingCardsStamp.jpg|thumb|left|A U.S. playing card revenue stamp.]] | |||
Playing card stamps are used to collect taxes on decks of playing cards. This type of revenue stamp was common in the United States. | |||
=== Passport Stamps === | |||
[[File:Cundinamarca_1899_passport_stamp_3rd_class.jpg|thumb|right|A passport revenue stamp from Cundinamarca, 1899.]] | |||
These stamps are used to collect fees for the issuance of passports. | |||
== Notable Revenue Stamps == | |||
== | === Western Australia === | ||
[[File:Western_Australia_1898_Internal_Revenue_£1_Swan_stamp.jpg|thumb|left|Western Australia 1898 Internal Revenue £1 Swan stamp.]] | |||
The Western Australia Swan stamp is a notable example of a revenue stamp used for internal revenue purposes. | |||
=== Malta === | |||
[[File:Malta_1922_Melita_1d_orange_&_purple_postally_and_fiscally_used.jpg|thumb|right|Malta 1922 Melita stamp used both postally and fiscally.]] | |||
The Melita stamp from Malta was used both for postal and fiscal purposes, demonstrating the dual use of some stamps. | |||
=== Bahrain === | |||
[[File:Bahrain_1924_revenue_stamp.jpg|thumb|left|Bahrain 1924 revenue stamp.]] | |||
Bahrain issued revenue stamps in 1924, which were used for various fiscal purposes. | |||
=== Indian Princely States === | |||
[[File:Fiscal_stamps_of_Punadra,_Khadal_Ambaliara,_Katosan_and_Jawhar_ruled_by_Koli_rulers.jpg|thumb|right|Fiscal stamps from Indian princely states.]] | |||
Several Indian princely states issued their own revenue stamps, such as those from Punadra, Khadal Ambaliara, Katosan, and Jawhar. | |||
== Related Pages == | |||
* [[Postage stamp]] | |||
* [[Tax]] | |||
* [[Philately]] | |||
* [[Fiscal philately]] | |||
[[Category:Revenue stamps]] | [[Category:Revenue stamps]] | ||
[[Category:Philately]] | [[Category:Philately]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:24, 21 February 2025
Revenue Stamp[edit]
A revenue stamp is a type of stamp used to collect taxes or fees on documents, tobacco, alcoholic drinks, drugs, playing cards, hunting licenses, firearm registration, and many other things. They are issued by governments and are similar to postage stamps, but they are not used for postal purposes.
History[edit]
The use of revenue stamps dates back to the 17th century. They were first introduced in the Netherlands and Spain and later spread to other countries. Revenue stamps were used to collect taxes on a wide range of items and services, including legal documents, tobacco, and alcohol.
Types of Revenue Stamps[edit]
Revenue stamps can be classified into several types based on their usage:
Documentary Stamps[edit]
Documentary stamps are used on legal documents to indicate that a tax has been paid. These include stamps on deeds, mortgages, and other legal papers.
Tobacco and Alcohol Stamps[edit]
These stamps are used to collect taxes on tobacco and alcohol products. They are often affixed to the packaging of these products.
Playing Card Stamps[edit]
Playing card stamps are used to collect taxes on decks of playing cards. This type of revenue stamp was common in the United States.
Passport Stamps[edit]
These stamps are used to collect fees for the issuance of passports.
Notable Revenue Stamps[edit]
Western Australia[edit]
The Western Australia Swan stamp is a notable example of a revenue stamp used for internal revenue purposes.
Malta[edit]
The Melita stamp from Malta was used both for postal and fiscal purposes, demonstrating the dual use of some stamps.
Bahrain[edit]
Bahrain issued revenue stamps in 1924, which were used for various fiscal purposes.
Indian Princely States[edit]
Several Indian princely states issued their own revenue stamps, such as those from Punadra, Khadal Ambaliara, Katosan, and Jawhar.
