International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Rwanda

=Rwanda=


 * In 1962 half of the Belgian territory of Ruanda-Urundi became the nation of Rwanda, the other half becoming the Republic of Burundi.
 * Despite the country’s founding in 1962, the earliest meter seen inscribed “RWANDAISE” is from 1972.
 * For earlier issues, see “RUANDA-URUNDI”.

1. Hasler “F88”  (MV). [Rare]
 * Upright frank with single-line border and inner box for the value figures.
 * Meter number without prefix centered below the frank.
 * Two meter numbers known: 3 (printed in black) and 6 (printed in red).
 * TM: DC
 * V/F:  ✳00   ✳00(½)   ✳00oo

NOTE: The illustration does not show the meter number.

2. Hasler “Mailmaster”  (MV).
 * Similar to Type 1 but the frank is horizontal and is without an inner box around the value figures.
 * M# with “H” prefix.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: 0000   0.000

3. Secap (MV). [Rare]
 * Relatively small upright frank with simulated perforation outer border and straight line inner border.
 * Inscribed in English "REPUBLIC OF RWANDA" at top and "NATIONAL POST OFFICE" at bottom.
 * This is a Post Office stamp.
 * TM: SC with town name KACYIRU
 * V/F: 0·00

4. Frama "M/E3/4"  (MV). [Rare]
 * Very similar to Type 1 but the frank is smaller and with thick value figures.
 * Meter number outside frank at bottom center. (Meter number 12 seen.)
 * V/F: 000

5. Francotyp "CC"  (MV). [Rare]
 * Nearly square frank with simulated perforation outer frame line and straight inner frame line.
 * Inscribed "REPUBLIQUE / RWANDAISE" at top and POSTES" at bottom.
 * Meter number with "F" prefix in small squares in the lower corners. Meter number F8 seen.
 * V/F: MeterCat solid diamond.jpg.00