/revised 9 Feb 2010
Postage due items from USA to Sweden

1 Oct 1925 to ca. 7 Nov 1936

US foreign surface letter rate 5 c
US Conversion rate 1 US cent = 5 goldcentimes
Swedish conversion rate 1 goldcentime = 1 öre
US handstamp shows amount to pay in goldcentimes, normally double deficiency.
In Sweden the indicated amount multiplied by 1 was marked on the item. The amount due was normally paid by affixing stamps on the item.

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Letter with 2 c


Letter with 3 cent


Letter with 4 cent


Double rate letter with 8 cent


Postcard with 1 cent


Postcard with 2 cent


Customs fees 30 öre (1 Jul 1921-30 Jun 1930)


Customs fees (1 July 1930-30 Jun 1948)