Netherlands 1979 Children's Welfare Stamps (Kinderpostzegels)

Netherlands · 1979 · Various (e.g., 35c+15c, 45c+20c)

This set of four Dutch Children's Welfare stamps from 1979 features colorful drawings of animals by children. They were issued to raise funds for child-related charities, a tradition known as Kinderpostzegels.

The annual Kinderpostzegels program, established in 1906, is a cherished Dutch tradition where surcharged stamps are sold to support various children's welfare organizations, demonstrating a long-standing national commitment to child well-being.