1 Nov 1953 to 30 Jun 1961
US foreign surface letter rate 8 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 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, 1 Aug 1958-30 Jun 1961. Correct rate 5 cent. Shortpaid 5 cent.
US due handstamp (partly under the Swedish due label) indicates 2x3x5=30
centimes. Amount converted to Swedish öre; 30x1.7=51 rounded up to
55 öre and paid by affixing postage stamp on the item.