But, sometimes you can find coil stamps with parts of these numbers. Transportation Coils - These stamps are part of a big set. The 2c and 5c stamps show printing varieties on one design. On this stamp, the perforations,or holes, cut through the design. Telling the difference between coil stamps and booklet stamps.
Coil stamps have two straight edges on opposite sides.
Booklet stamps have either one straight edge, or if they have two, they are on two sides that are next to each other. Many countries use coil stamps. Here are some stamps from the USA, Canada, the Canal Zone, and Sweden. About the Author Author Melvito lives in Houston, Texas with his family and two dogs. He attends Carrillo Elementary School where he is in the third grade.