Switzerland 80c Pro Juventute - Coat of Arms of Uri

Switzerland · 1957 · 80c

This stamp is part of the annual Pro Juventute (For Youth) charity series. The design features the coat of arms of the Canton of Uri, which depicts a black bull's head with a red tongue and a red nose ring on a yellow field. The '80c' denomination includes a surcharge that was used to fund youth welfare programs in Switzerland.

Issued annually since 1912, the Pro Juventute series is a long-standing Swiss tradition, with proceeds supporting child and youth welfare. The 1957 set continued the theme of showcasing the coats of arms of the Swiss cantons.