# Dominican Republic

The first meter was installed in 1952. All stamps contain “REP. DOMINICANA” or “REPUBLICA DOMINICANA”.
                                                 1. Pitney Bowes “Model R” (MV), 1952.
                                                 Wide frank without complete outer frame line.
                                                 “REP DOMINICANA” at top, coat of arms between TM and value box.
                                                 M# with “P.B. (bottom left of TM) and “M.F.No” below coat of arms.
                                                 TM: SC
                                                 V/F: ≋00 :
                                                 2. Pitney Bowes "DM" (LV-21), 1953. [$5]
                                                 Small design with “REP” at upper left of TM and “DOMINICANA” above value box.
                                                 M# with “P.B. (bottom left of TM) and “M.F.No” below coat of arms.
                                                 TM: SC
                                                 Values: 01 to 21
                                                 3. Hasler (MV). [$5]
                                                 Similar to Type 1 but taller design.
                                                 M# with circled “H” (bottom left of TM) and “M.F.No” below coat of arms.
                                                 TM: 000
                                                 4. Pitney Bowes “5000” series (MV).
                                                 Similar to Type 1 but wider design.
                                                 M# with “P.B. M.F.No” prefix below coat of arms.
                                                 TM: SC
                                                 V/F: ≋0.00
                                                 5. Pitney Bowes-GB “5000” (MV).
                                                 Very similar to Type 4 but large double circle TM breaking frame line at top.
                                                 Date figures taller than with Type 4.
                                                 M# with “P.B. M.F.No” prefix.
                                                 TM: DC
                                                 V/F: ≋0.00
                                                 6. Pitney Bowes-GB “6300” (MV).
                                                 Unlike earlier stamps, the date and value figures are on the same level,
                                                 and “CORREOS” is below the value figures rather than above.
                                                 M# with “P.B. M.F.No” prefix.
                                                 TM: DC
                                                 V/F: ≋0.00
                                                 7. Pitney Bowes-GB “A900” series (MV).
                                                 Quite similar to Type 6 but the value figures are larger,
                                                 and “CORREOS” is centered rather than to the right.
                                                 M# with “PB MF” prefix.
                                                 TM: DC, nil
                                                 V/F: ≋0.00
                                                 8. Satas (MV). [$5]
                                                 Similar to Type 6 but inscribed “REPUBLICA” in full.
                                                 M# with SATAS No” prefix.
                                                 TM: DC
                                                 V/F: 0.00
                                                 9. Hasler (MV).
                                                 Design surrounded by frame with "REP.DOMINICANA" at top and "CORREOS" at bottom.
                                                 Central row has coat of arms at left and value in centre.
                                                 M# below TM with "ASCOM” prefix.