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The Zürich 4 and 6 were the first postage stamps issued in continental Europe, on 1 March, 1843. Both were inscribed "Zürich" at the top.

The 4-rappen
Rappen

In German language speaking Switzerland, one-hundredth of one Swiss franc is called Rappen. The plural is unchanged, thus also "1 Rappen", "2 Rappen"....
 stamp was also inscribed "Local-Taxe" at the bottom, since it was intended to pay for letters mailed within the city, while the 6-rappen, inscribed "Cantonal-Taxe", was for use on letters going anywhere in the canton.








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The Zürich 4 and 6 were the first postage stamps issued in continental Europe, on 1 March, 1843. Both were inscribed "Zürich" at the top.

The 4-rappen
Rappen

In German language speaking Switzerland, one-hundredth of one Swiss franc is called Rappen. The plural is unchanged, thus also "1 Rappen", "2 Rappen"....
 stamp was also inscribed "Local-Taxe" at the bottom, since it was intended to pay for letters mailed within the city, while the 6-rappen, inscribed "Cantonal-Taxe", was for use on letters going anywhere in the canton.

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