1 Jan 1892 to 30 Sep 1909
US foreign surface letter rate 5 c
US Conversion rate 1 US cent = 5 goldcentimes
Swedish conversion rate 1 goldcentime = 0.8 öre (for postcards and printed matters before 28 March 1892 1 goldcentine = 1 öre)
US handstamp shows the amount missing in goldcentimes.
In Sweden the indicated amount was doubled and multiplied by 0.8 (for postcards and printed matters before 28 March 1892; 1.0) and marked on
the item. The amount due was paid in cash.
Fifth rate
letter with 10 cent. Correct rate 25 cent. Shortpaid 15 cent. US due manuscript
shows numbers of rates and deficiency in centimes 15x5=75. In Sweden the
amount was doubled and multiplied with 0.8 and marked in manuscript on
the item 2x75x0.8=120. The amount was paid in cash.