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.
Air mail postcard
with 5 c. 1 Jun 1954-30 Jun 1961. Correct rate 10 cent. Shortpaid 5 cent.
US due handstamp indicates that 5 US cent is missing. Though there is no
US centimes due marking the correct amount 2x5x3x1.70=51 rounded up to
55 öre has been charged in Sweden. The amount due should normally
have been affixed in postage stamps on the item.