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1929 Children's Welfare Stamp, 6 cent
common1900-1945

1929 Children's Welfare Stamp, 6 cent

Netherlands · 1929 · 6 cent

The stamp features a stylized profile of a baby's head, facing left, with a subtle halo-like element. The country name 'NEDERLAND' is at the top, and the denomination '6 CENT' is at the bottom.

This stamp is a 'Kinderpostzegel' (Children's Welfare Stamp), issued annually in the Netherlands to raise funds for children's charities. The additional cost beyond the postal value contributed to welfare programs for children.

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Image: Staatsbedrijf der Posterijen, Telegrafie en Telefonie (Nederland) · License: Public domain

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