Netherlands 1972 Children's Stamps

Netherlands · 1972 · Various (Guilder)

This set of five semi-postal stamps, issued in 1972, features colorful drawings by Dutch children depicting various children's games. A surcharge on each stamp contributed to charities supporting child welfare in the Netherlands.

The annual Kinderpostzegels campaign is a long-standing tradition in the Netherlands, initiated in 1924, to raise funds for children in need. The provided photograph captures the ceremonial first purchase by Mayor Samkalden, marking the launch of the 1972 campaign.