How much is a 3 cent win the war stamp worth?
# 905 – 3¢ Win the War
| # 905 – 3¢ Win the War | ||
|---|---|---|
| mint $0.40 | Buy | Add to Wish List 905 M |
| used $0.20 | Buy | Add to Wish List 905 U |
| PB $1.75 | Buy | Add to Wish List 905 P |
What is the rarest 3 cent stamp?
USA 1867 3¢ George Washington B-grill Rose – $900,000 (£768k) This exceedingly rare version of the 1867 3¢ George Washington stamp in rose is one of America’s most sought-after philatelic treasures. The last example to come up at auction sold for a staggering $900,000 (£768k).
Who was on the 3 cent stamp?
A portrait of Charles Peale, the man whose work is represented on the 3-cent Washington Bicentennial Issue postage stamp. Another stamp depicting Washington at Valley Forge was issued October 21, 1977.
How much are war savings stamps worth?
The $5 War Savings stamp cost $4.12 when issued and earned 4% interest, or a penny a month. When they matured five years later, they could be redeemed for $5.
When was the 3-cent stamp used?
Rates for Domestic Letters Since 1863
| Effective Date | Postage in Cents, per Ounce [1] |
|---|---|
| July 1, 1919 | 2 |
| July 6, 1932 | 3 |
| August 1, 1958 | 4 |
| January 7, 1963 | 5 |
What are 3-cent stamps used for?
1-cent and 3-cent stamps are commonly used to add postage to older stamps when the value of the stamp is no longer sufficient to meet current postage rates. Stamps that do not have a visible face value.
What do war Saving stamps do?
War savings stamps were issued by the United States Treasury Department to help fund participation in World War I and World War II. In many cases, collections of war savings stamps could be redeemed for Treasury Certificates or War Bonds.