common1945-1980

Kenya 1980 International Year of the Child

Name: Kenya 1980 International Year of the Child
Brand: Kenya
Availability: InStock

Kenya · 1980 · 50c

This stamp commemorates the International Year of the Child, as declared by the United Nations for 1979. The design features a colorful drawing by a child, depicting a person with a large sun in the background, symbolizing hope and a bright future for children worldwide.

Issued in 1980, this stamp was part of a global philatelic effort to raise awareness and funds for children's welfare, following the UN's designation of the previous year.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

children international-year-of-the-child art drawing

Catalog Numbers

scott166a

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.