Michiel 2005's photos with the keyword: tax

From what I understand there is a tax on postcards and these impressions from what appears to be a franking machine are a way to pay tax. The €0.00 means that the Greek state still has some problems collecting taxes. In the little circle there are the letter TAP, which is a municipal duty. The dates and the wavy lines for the tens indicate that this was made by a Pitney Bowes machine.

Normally a box of tabacco products has a tax seal, stating the amount and the selling price. This cigar has an individual tax seal, so that it can be sold individually, for instance in bars and restaurants. You cannot legally sell it for more than the stated price, or you would be evading taxes.