Greece Red Cross Revenue Stamps 4000d & 5d on Document

Greece · 1956 · 4000d & 5d

This is a pair of Greek revenue stamps, a 4000 drachma and a 5 drachma, issued in 1956. The stamps feature the prominent Red Cross symbol and were used on an official document, as indicated by the cachet. These are not postage stamps but were used to collect taxes or fees, with the proceeds likely supporting the Hellenic Red Cross.

In the post-war reconstruction period, Greece, like many countries, used revenue and charity stamps to fund social services and organizations such as the Red Cross, which played a vital role in public health and welfare.