Cigarette tax stamp

Under a revenue stamp (French for " small banner " ) was originally a small banner understood that marked the territory of a nobleman or belonging to his entourage. Moreover, the term was used for an official closure sign in the form of a seal or a seal.

Today's use

Due to its importance as a sign of closure term was spanning products from the 19th century for paper or plastic foil belts and belong to the packaging of the product or enclose used. In its original form the seal it is now used in cigarette packages to show the tax stamp and the imprint price. In Germany is the official name not tax stamp, but control characters.

Also, some bottles, especially with alcohol, are provided with a band and the shutter connected to the bottle.

In its importance as a banner the band is often used for advertising or product information.

The abdominal binder of a cigar is known in the jargon as a band; there is no question here but mostly a seal of the tax authorities.