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258  Philatelic Issue Data (R)

Input Standards

Optional/Optional
1st Indicator  Undefined
blank character  Undefined
2nd Indicator  Undefined
blank character  Undefined
Subfields (R=Repeatable  NR=Nonrepeatable) Input Standards
a Issuing jurisdiction  (NR) Required if applicable/Required if applicable
b Denomination (NR) Required if applicable/Required if applicable


Definition

Information about stamps, postal stationery and all other documents created and/or used to signify pre-payment or payment due for postal services; stamps or other labels resembling the material described above, but which have no postal value; cancellations or other marks created and/or used by a postal administration to show evidence of postal usage; material bearing one or more of the items described above.

1st Indicator

Undefined. The 1st indicator position is undefined and contains a blank (blank character ).
blank character Undefined

2nd Indicator

Undefined. The 2nd indicator position is undefined and contains a blank (blank character ).
blank character Undefined

Subfields

a Issuing jurisdiction

The name of the administrative territory or entity that has the overall authority for creating the philatelic material and for regulating its use.

258 Newfoundland : b 5 pence.
258 Nippon : b 120.
b Denomination

The monetary value assigned to the unit by the issuing jurisdiction.

258 Canada : b 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents.
258 United States of America and other jurisdictions : b various denominations.

Printing

Field 258 does not print.

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