In 1705, Emperor Peter I of Russia instituted a beard tax. Those who paid the tax were required to carry a 'beard token'. This was a copper or silver token inscribed with 'the tax has been taken' and 'the beard is a superfluous burden'.
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Revenue / government revenue
The income of a government (from taxes, excise duties or other sources) used for the payment of public expenses.
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