Algeria 1963 National Solidarity Fund Surtax Stamps

Algeria · 1963 · 25c+5c, 45c+5c

This set of two stamps was issued to support the National Solidarity Fund. The designs feature a stylized crescent moon and star, the national symbol of Algeria, with a surtax indicated to raise funds for social welfare programs. The stamps are printed in single colors, red and blue, emphasizing the symbolic imagery.

Issued shortly after Algeria gained independence in 1962, these stamps reflect the new republic's efforts to establish national institutions and social support systems, using postage as a means of fundraising.