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Switzerland Pro Juventute, Coat of Arms of Geneva
uncommon1900-1945

Switzerland Pro Juventute, Coat of Arms of Geneva

Switzerland · 1913 · 5c

This stamp is part of Switzerland's first Pro Juventute (For Youth) semi-postal series. The design prominently features the coat of arms of the Canton of Geneva, which depicts a crowned black eagle on a gold field and a key on a red field. The stamp was sold with a surcharge to raise funds for youth welfare organizations.

Issued in 1913, this stamp marks the beginning of the long-running and popular Pro Juventute charity stamp series in Switzerland, which continues to this day.

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Catalog Numbers

sgS2
scottB2
michelII

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.