/revised 24 Jul 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.


Letter with 8 cent. Correct rate 11 cent. US due handstamp indicates double deficiency 2x3x3=18 centimes. Amount due in Sweden 1.7x18=30.6 öre rounded up to 35 öre. Probably paid together with other fees.