Overprint
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An overprint is an additional layer of text or graphics added to the face of a postage or revenue stamp, postal stationery, banknote or ticket after it has been printed. Post offices most often use ov
Overprinted Iranian banknote with the seal of the Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, which was printed after the 1979 revolution in Iran
An 1897 Chinese Red Revenue stamp overprinted with small "one dollar" characters was sold for HK$ 6.9 million in 2013.
France, 1929: Commemorative overprint for the Philatelic Exposition in Le Havre
Victoria, 1873: Penny stamp overprinted to new value of halfpenny
Hawaii overprint note
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A Hawaii overprint note is one of a series of banknotes issued during World War II as an emergency issue after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The intent of the overprints was to easily distinguish United
Overprint
…be designed and circulated. Currency overprints were also used during World War II to mark all United States dollars in the Hawaiian islands. These Hawaii overprint notes were made in case the islands were captured and the invading forces gained control of the money. Another unusual overprinting situation involving U.S…
US $20 FRN 1934 A Fr.2305
US $1 SC 1935 A Fr.2300
US $5 FRN 1934 A Fr.2302
US $10 FRN 1934 A Fr.2303