Sale of Dutch Children's Stamps (1984)

Netherlands · 1984 ·

This photograph captures the ceremonial start of the annual Dutch children's stamp sale on Dam Square in Amsterdam, featuring cartoonist Dik Bruynesteyn alongside four children dressed in costumes.

The 'kinderpostzegels' tradition in the Netherlands involves issuing special stamps annually, with a surcharge benefiting children's charities. This event in 1984 highlights the public engagement and fundraising efforts associated with these popular issues.