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LAYER OF TEXT OR GRAPHICS ADDED TO A BANKNOTE OR POSTAGE STAMP
Overprinted; Overprints; Surprint; Surcharge (philately); Overstamp; Overstamping
![Overprinted Iranian banknote with the seal of the [[Mohammad Reza Pahlavi]], which was printed after the [[1979 revolution in Iran]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/1000-rials-surcharge obv.jpg?width=200 "Overprinted Iranian banknote with the seal of the [[Mohammad Reza Pahlavi]], which was printed after the [[1979 revolution in Iran]].")
![Philatelic]] Exposition in [[Le Havre]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Merson LeHavre1929.jpg?width=200 "Philatelic]] Exposition in [[Le Havre]].")
![Victoria]], 1873: Penny stamp overprinted to new value of halfpenny.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/UK-Stamp-1873-Pennystamp Overprinted to Halfpenny.jpg?width=200 "Victoria]], 1873: Penny stamp overprinted to new value of halfpenny.")
![Guatemala]] 1881: 1 centavo surcharge on 1/4 real](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Guatemala 1881 Sc17.jpg?width=200 "Guatemala]] 1881: 1 centavo surcharge on 1/4 real")
![Ceylon]], 1888: Stamp surcharged by a "double inverted" overprint.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ceylon-UK-Stamp-1888-Double-Inverted-Surcharge.jpg?width=200 "Ceylon]], 1888: Stamp surcharged by a \"double inverted\" overprint.")
![provisional]] surcharge on 20c issue of 1889-1901.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Uruguay 1892 Sc100.jpg?width=200 "provisional]] surcharge on 20c issue of 1889-1901.")
![Russia]], 1919: Tsarist 3-kopeck overprinted to new value of 50 kopecks for use in [[Siberia]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Stamp Siberia 1919 50k.jpg?width=200 "Russia]], 1919: Tsarist 3-kopeck overprinted to new value of 50 kopecks for use in [[Siberia]].")
![mark]] value overprinted to two million.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Germany278.jpg?width=200 "mark]] value overprinted to two million.")
![Hong Kong]], 1891: Definitive postage stamp overprinted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of British administration.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/UK-Hong-Kong-Stamp-1891-Overprint 50-Year-Jubilee.jpg?width=200 "Hong Kong]], 1891: Definitive postage stamp overprinted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of British administration.")
![United States]], 1928: The mythic American revolutionary war hero "[[Molly Pitcher]]" was honored with an overprint.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Molly pitcher stamp.jpg?width=200 "United States]], 1928: The mythic American revolutionary war hero \"[[Molly Pitcher]]\" was honored with an overprint.")
![Soviet Union]], 1935: Aviator [[Sigizmund Levanevsky]] with red overprint for his North Pole flight, Aug. 1935. Also includes 1 rouble surcharge.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/1935 CPA 514 Stamp of USSR sanfrancisco.jpg?width=200 "Soviet Union]], 1935: Aviator [[Sigizmund Levanevsky]] with red overprint for his North Pole flight, Aug. 1935. Also includes 1 rouble surcharge.")
![Victory Day]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/USSR 1945 895 1377 0.jpg?width=200 "Victory Day]]")
![Great Britain]], 1957: For use in UK postal agencies in Morocco, commemorating the centenary of the British postal office in [[Tangier]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Timbre Tanger UKsurch 2-6 1957.jpg?width=200 "Great Britain]], 1957: For use in UK postal agencies in Morocco, commemorating the centenary of the British postal office in [[Tangier]].")
![Melbourne 1956]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Stamp of Peru - 1957 - Colnect 315812 - Airline Peru Great Britain.jpeg?width=200 "Melbourne 1956]].")
![Malta]], 1899: 5s, 1886 issue, overprinted 'Revenue'.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/1899 Malta 5s revenue stamp.jpg?width=200 "Malta]], 1899: 5s, 1886 issue, overprinted 'Revenue'.")
![Great Britain]], 1900: British 1/2d stamp overprinted 'ARMY TELEGRAPHS'.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/1900 British army telegraphs stamp.JPG?width=200 "Great Britain]], 1900: British 1/2d stamp overprinted 'ARMY TELEGRAPHS'.")
![Nicaragua]], 1901: A [[postage due]] stamp overprinted for use as regular stamp.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Nicaragua 1901 Sc153 used.jpg?width=200 "Nicaragua]], 1901: A [[postage due]] stamp overprinted for use as regular stamp.")
![Austria]], 1918: Austro-Hungarian Empire stamps overprinted 'FLUGPOST' for airmail. Also surcharged.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Briefmarken Flugpost 1918.jpg?width=200 "Austria]], 1918: Austro-Hungarian Empire stamps overprinted 'FLUGPOST' for airmail. Also surcharged.")
![Soviet Union]], 1924: regular 1918 issue overprinted 'DOPLATA' for postal duty. Also 1 kopeck surcharge.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Stamp Soviet Union 1924 d1a.jpg?width=200 "Soviet Union]], 1924: regular 1918 issue overprinted 'DOPLATA' for postal duty. Also 1 kopeck surcharge.")
![Great Britain]], 1942: British 2d stamp overprinted 'M.E.F.' ('Middle Eastern Forces'), for military use.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Stamp UK MEF 1942 2p.jpg?width=200 "Great Britain]], 1942: British 2d stamp overprinted 'M.E.F.' ('Middle Eastern Forces'), for military use.")
![ruble]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Soviet_stamp_Talalihin.jpg?width=200 "ruble]].")
![Mexico]], 1856: [[Guanajuato]] district overprint.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Stamp Mexico 1864 1r eagle.jpg?width=200 "Mexico]], 1856: [[Guanajuato]] district overprint.")
![El Salvador]], 1874: Contrasello overprint.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/El Salvador 1874 type 3.jpg?width=200 "El Salvador]], 1874: Contrasello overprint.")
![Great Britain]]: Victorian stamps of 1891 overprinted for use only on government parcels.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/1891 British Government Parcels stamps.jpg?width=200 "Great Britain]]: Victorian stamps of 1891 overprinted for use only on government parcels.")
![United States]], 1929: Kansas state overprint.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Stamp US 1929 6c Kansas.jpg?width=200 "United States]], 1929: Kansas state overprint.")
![Germany]], 1948: Allied control mark for [[Berlin]] postage.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/DBPB 1948 19 Freimarke Schwarzaufdruck.jpg?width=200 "Germany]], 1948: Allied control mark for [[Berlin]] postage.")
![Italy]] 1874: Overprinted 'ESTERO' ''(abroad)'' for use in the Italian post offices abroad.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Italy Estero 1874 Sc10.jpg?width=200 "Italy]] 1874: Overprinted 'ESTERO' ''(abroad)'' for use in the Italian post offices abroad.")
![Austria]] 1886: Local currency (para) overprint for the [[Austrian post offices in the Ottoman Empire]], due to transition from Soldi to Piaster currency.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Austria Levant 1886 Sc14Con.jpg?width=200 "Austria]] 1886: Local currency (para) overprint for the [[Austrian post offices in the Ottoman Empire]], due to transition from Soldi to Piaster currency.")
![United States]], 1899: postage due stamp overprinted for use in [[Puerto Rico]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/PuertoRico-Stamp-1899-PostageDue.jpg?width=200 "United States]], 1899: postage due stamp overprinted for use in [[Puerto Rico]].")
![United States]], 1899: overprinted for use in [[Guam]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Stamp 1899 10c USopGUAM.jpg?width=200 "United States]], 1899: overprinted for use in [[Guam]].")
![Caroline Islands]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/D-Karolinen 1900 2II.jpg?width=200 "Caroline Islands]].")
![Philippines]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/PhilippineStamp-1899-$2.jpg?width=200 "Philippines]].")
![Syria]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Stamp Syria 1923 1.50pi on 30c.jpg?width=200 "Syria]].")
![Burma]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Mm-0069.jpg?width=200 "Burma]].")
![Qatar]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/British stamp overprinted for use in Qatar 1 April 1957.jpg?width=200 "Qatar]].")
![German Empire]] stamp overprinted for [[Free City of Danzig]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Danzig75pf1920.jpg?width=200 "German Empire]] stamp overprinted for [[Free City of Danzig]].")
![Russian Imperial]] stamp for the [[Ukrainian People's Republic]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/KievIIee7rub.jpg?width=200 "Russian Imperial]] stamp for the [[Ukrainian People's Republic]].")
![Central Lithuania]] (''Środkowa Litwa''), 1920.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Lithuanian postage stamps with overprints of Central Lithuania (Litwa Srodkowa), 1920.jpg?width=200 "Central Lithuania]] (''Środkowa Litwa''), 1920.")
![Ireland]], 1922: British stamp overprinted for [[Provisional Government of the Irish Free State]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Irish Stamp 2 Two Pence Overprint.jpg?width=200 "Ireland]], 1922: British stamp overprinted for [[Provisional Government of the Irish Free State]].")
![Latvia]], 1993: Soviet stamp overprinted for independent Latvia.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/19930226 100rub Latvia Postage Stamp.jpg?width=200 "Latvia]], 1993: Soviet stamp overprinted for independent Latvia.")
![Belgium]], World War I: German postage stamp overprinted with "Belgium" for use during the German occupation.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Deutsches Reich - Belgien.jpg?width=200 "Belgium]], World War I: German postage stamp overprinted with \"Belgium\" for use during the German occupation.")
![Malta]], 1918: Postage stamp with wartime taxation applied.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Stamp Malta 1918 3p war tax.jpg?width=200 "Malta]], 1918: Postage stamp with wartime taxation applied.")
![army]] and civilian refugees.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Russia Wrangel 1921 Sc338A.jpg?width=200 "army]] and civilian refugees.")
![Italian]] occupation.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/StampFiume-Kupa1941Michel2.jpg?width=200 "Italian]] occupation.")
![Philippines]] 1942: Japan occupation overprint of US PI stamp for the "First Anniversary of the Great East Asia War", December 8, 1942 (FD/CDS).](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Japanese Overprint of US Phillipine Islands Stamp 1942.jpg?width=200 "Philippines]] 1942: Japan occupation overprint of US PI stamp for the \"First Anniversary of the Great East Asia War\", December 8, 1942 (FD/CDS).")
![Japan]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Australia-Stamp-1946 BCOF Wartime Overprint.jpg?width=200 "Japan]].")
![Canada]], 1870: Early heavy cancel for bulk purchase.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/StampCanadaPréoBarVictoria1870-T35i.png?width=200 "Canada]], 1870: Early heavy cancel for bulk purchase.")
![France]], 1920: Bulk postage precancel marked for [[Paris]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Franceprecancel5cparis1920.jpg?width=200 "France]], 1920: Bulk postage precancel marked for [[Paris]].")
![United States]], 1938: Business precancel marked for [[New York City]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Stamp US 1938 2c precancel.jpg?width=200 "United States]], 1938: Business precancel marked for [[New York City]].")
![Suriname]], 1873: A private speculative surcharge.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Suriname fake overprint 1873 N3.jpg?width=200 "Suriname]], 1873: A private speculative surcharge.")
![Moquette]] private overprint.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Moquette ovp NVPH7.jpg?width=200 "Moquette]] private overprint.")
![Germany]], 1926: A private commercial overprint.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/IXLeipzigerBriefmarken-HandlermesseCentraltheater1926-2.jpg?width=200 "Germany]], 1926: A private commercial overprint.")
![Colombia]], 1888: Overprinted ''muest''(''ra'') (Sp.).](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Colombia 1888 Sc137 Muestra.jpg?width=200 "Colombia]], 1888: Overprinted ''muest''(''ra'') (Sp.).")
![Natal]], 1902: Specimen for a £20 stamp.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Stamp-Natal 1902 £20 green.jpg?width=200 "Natal]], 1902: Specimen for a £20 stamp.")
![''krone'']] restricting circulation to the new Republic of Austria.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Raccolta di Carlo Bettanin, item 16.jpg?width=200 "''krone'']] restricting circulation to the new Republic of Austria.")
![United States]], c.1941: US $10 [[Hawaii overprint note]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/US-$10-FRN-1934-A-Fr.2303.jpg?width=200 "United States]], c.1941: US $10 [[Hawaii overprint note]].")
![prohibition sign]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/PUNL231b Sig U S784303 tyvek.jpg?width=200 "prohibition sign]].")
![Uruguay]], 1880-1882: block of four with double overprint 'OFICIAL'.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Uruguay 1880-82 ScO1 B4 DO.jpg?width=200 "Uruguay]], 1880-1882: block of four with double overprint 'OFICIAL'.")
![Uruguay]], 1891: 5c overprint error, middle stamp with 'Provisorio 1391' instead of 'Provisorio 1891'.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Uruguay 1891 Sc99a.jpg?width=200 "Uruguay]], 1891: 5c overprint error, middle stamp with 'Provisorio 1391' instead of 'Provisorio 1891'.")
![Jind]], 1886-1899: Half anna Queen Victoria overprinted 'JHIND STATE' inverted.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Jhind Queen Victoria Head Half Anna Error 1899 SG17a.jpg?width=200 "Jind]], 1886-1899: Half anna Queen Victoria overprinted 'JHIND STATE' inverted.")
![Barbados]], 1916: Stamps overprinted for revenue usage with missing tail to y of 'Penny'.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Barbados revenue stamps.jpg?width=200 "Barbados]], 1916: Stamps overprinted for revenue usage with missing tail to y of 'Penny'.")
![Czechoslovakia]], 1920: Inverted 28Kc airmail overprint.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ceskoslovensko1920hradcany1000airmail28invert.jpg?width=200 "Czechoslovakia]], 1920: Inverted 28Kc airmail overprint.")
overprint
¦ verb
1. print additional matter on.
2. Photography make (a print) darker than intended.
¦ noun additional matter overprinted.
?an overprinted postage stamp.
Overprint
An overprint is an additional layer of text or graphics added to the face of a postage or revenue stamp, postal stationery, banknote or ticket after it has been printed.Reinfeld, p.
Private overprint
![Harrods Limited]] on a British 2d stamp of 1938.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Harrods Limited commercial overprint on British 2d dark colours definitive stamp of 1938.jpg?width=200 "Harrods Limited]] on a British 2d stamp of 1938.")
Private overprints; Commercial overprint
In philately, private overprints or commercial overprints are overprints applied to postage stamps, postal stationery or revenue stamps by anyone other than the official stamp-issuing entity. These overprints have principally been used as a security measure,Sutton, R.
Wikipedia
Overprint
An overprint is an additional layer of text or graphics added to the face of a postage or revenue stamp, postal stationery, banknote or ticket after it has been printed. Post offices most often use overprints for internal administrative purposes such as accounting but they are also employed in public mail. Well-recognized varieties include commemorative overprints which are produced for their public appeal and command significant interest in the field of philately.
