Cyprus Refugee Fund Tax Stamp

Cyprus · 1974 · 10 Mils

This stamp is a revenue or tax stamp issued to raise funds for refugees. The design typically features symbolic imagery related to displacement and the need for aid, often incorporating the Cypriot flag or map. These were required on certain documents and transactions to contribute to the fund.

Issued following the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974, which displaced nearly a third of the island's population. The Refugee Fund was established to provide relief and support for the thousands of Greek Cypriot refugees.