/added 31 Jul 2005
Postage due items from USA to Sweden
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.


Air mail postcard with 9 c. 1 Jun 1954-30 Jun 1961. Correct rate 10 cent. Shortpaid 1 cent. US due handstamp indicates double deficiency 2x3x1=6 centimes. Amount converted to Swedish öre 6x1.7=10.2 rounded up to 15 öre but no stamps for the due amount have been affixed on the item.