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
3 c, 1 Nov 1953-31 Jul 1958.
Correct rate 4 cent. Shortpaid 1 cent. US due handstamp indicates 2x3x1=6
centimes. Amount converted to Swedish öre 6x1.7=10.2 should have been
rounded up to 15 öre but only 10 öre has been charged and paid
by affixing postage stamp on the item.