Hungary 1940 Flood Relief Surtax Stamps

Hungary · 1940 · 20f + 10f

This stamp features the Hungarian coat of arms, known as the Crown of Saint Stephen, set against a backdrop of swirling water. It was issued as part of a set to raise funds for flood relief efforts. The design includes a surtax, indicated by the '+10f', with the additional amount designated for charity.

Issued in May 1940, this semi-postal stamp was created to provide aid for victims of the severe floods that devastated parts of Hungary earlier that year, during the early stages of World War II.