/added 7 Sep 2005
Postage due items from USA to Sweden
1 Jul 1961 to 31 Dec 1965
US foreign surface letter rate 11 c
US Conversion rate 1 US cent = 3 goldcentimes
Swedish conversion rate 1 goldcentime = 1.7 öre
US handstamp shows amount to pay in goldcentimes, normally double deficiency.
In Sweden the indicated amount multiplied by 1.7 and rounded up to nearest 5 öre was marked on the item. The amount due was normally paid by affixing stamps on the item.

Unfranked postcard. Correct rate 7 cent. US due handstamp indicates double deficiency 2x7x3=42 centimes. Amount due in Sweden 1.7x42=71.4 öre rounded up to 75 öre. The item may have been refused or the stamps for the amount due may have been affixed elswhere.