International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Niger
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Niger[edit | edit source]
- Until 1960 Niger was included in FRENCH WEST AFRICA. See that country for meter stamps issued before 1960.
- All stamps contain “REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER” in the frank.
1. Satas “R” (MV), 1960. [$10]
- Upright rectangle with single-line simulated perforation border open at the sides.
- “REPUBLIQUE/ DU NIGER” at top, “POSTES” curved at bottom with M# below.
- Date figures without stops.
- M# with “SR” prefix.
- TM: SC
- V/F: ★000
- Possibly a Post Office stamp.
- Date figures without stops.
- Hour figure outside TM circle at left.
- “N1” prefix without meter number.
- V/F: 0000
6. Satas “SP” (MV).
- Probably a Post Office Stamp.
- Very similar to earlier stamp types but with time of day added between the town mark and frank.
- M# with "SP" prefix.
- Date figures tall.
- TM: SC
- V/F: ★000
7. Neopost "Electronic” (MV).
- Frank wider than tall, with straight frame lines.
- M# with "BUR" prefix. One example seen, BUR 006.
- TM: DC
- V/F: ≋000