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.
Postcard with
4 c. 1 Aug 1958-30 Jun 1961. Correct rate 5 cent. Shortpaid 1 cent. US
due handstamp indicates 2x3x1=6 centimes. Amount converted to Swedish öre;
6x1.7=10.2 but incorrectly rounded down to 10 öre instead of up to
15 öre. Paid by affixing postage stamp on the item.