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.
Air mail letter with 14 cent. Correct rate 15 cent. US due handstamp indicates double deficiency 2x3x1=6 centimes. Due in Sweden 1.7x6=10.2 öre rounded up to 15 öre. The amount has been paid by a postage stamp affixed on the item.