Costa Rica Red Cross Postal Tax Stamp

Costa Rica · 1960 · 10c

This stamp features the iconic Red Cross symbol prominently in the center, printed in red. The design is simple and direct, with the country name 'COSTA RICA' at the top and the denomination '10 CENTIMOS' at the bottom, clearly indicating its purpose as a postal tax stamp to support the Red Cross.

Issued as a postal tax stamp, the purchase of this stamp was mandatory on certain types of mail for a period of time, with the surtax directly funding the humanitarian work of the Costa Rican Red Cross.