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BANNU DISTRICT
LAKKI MARWAT
This distinctive boxed handstamp, used on both ordinary and service stamps, shows both the old
and new currencies. The pre decimal currency is shown as - I 4 I - meaning 4 Annas. There is
usually a dash between the number and the word Paisa in the new currency. There are two slightly
different types of handstamp. Struck in black ink on the 2 Paisa I 3 Pies value and otherwise in
shades of purple.
Recorded with Lakki Marwat and Bannu postmarks from January 1961 but mainly in April and
May of that year. ·
Type 1. Capital Pin Paisa. Height of figures and P 3 mm, Length of Paisa 8.5/9 mm, Box 17 /l 8mm
x 12/13mm.
Type 2. As Type 1 but all letters are in lower case.
ORDINARY Type 1
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