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An Introduction to Canadian Revenue Stamps

Christopher D. Ryan

War Savings and Thrift Stamps

Federal Thrift (World War I) and War Savings (World War II) stamps were purchased by the public as a means of accumulating small savings in multiples of 25 cents. When a sufficient quantity had been acquired, the purchaser could then exchange the stamps for an interest-bearing stamp (1919 only) or a certificate. During the 1940s, Newfoundland, as an independent country, operated a similar scheme using 10-cent stamps.

Sheet on which six 25-cent War Savings stamps are affixed

Sheet on which six 25-cent War Savings stamps are affixed


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Airport Departure Fee Tickets | Amusements Tax Tickets | Assurance License Stamps |
Bill Stamps |
Chômage-Unemployment Stamps | Consular Fee Stamps | Customs Duty Stamps |
Electric Light or Electricity Inspection Stamps | Excise and War Tax Stamps |
Excise Duty – Tobacco Stamps and Malt Syrup Stamps |
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Hospitals Aid Stamps | Hunting and Fishing Stamps |
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Postal Note and Scrip Stamps |
Registration Stamps |
Sales Tax Tickets | Saskatchewan Power Commission | Search Fee |
Telegraph Franks | Telephone Franks | Tobacco Tax | Transfer Tax Stamps | Transportation Tax Stamps |
Unemployment Insurance Stamps |
Vacation Pay Credit Stamps |
War Savings and Thrift Stamps | Weights and Measures Stamps


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