Pro Juventute 1970: Alpine Flowers

Switzerland · 1970 · 10+10c

This stamp features the Alpine Rock-Jasmine (Androsace alpina), a delicate pink flower found in the high altitudes of the Swiss Alps. It was part of the annual Pro Juventute (For Youth) semi-postal series, where the additional surcharge supports youth charities and cultural projects in Switzerland. The design highlights the nation's unique alpine flora.

Issued as part of Switzerland's long-standing tradition of semi-postal stamps, the 1970 Pro Juventute series continued to raise funds for child welfare, a practice dating back to 1912.