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 Nov 1953-31 Jul 1958. Correct rate 4 cent. Shortpaid 4 cent. US due handstamp (under franking) indicates 2x3x2=24 centimes. Amount converted to Swedish öre 24x1.7=40.8 rounded up to 45 öre.