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Sweden 1960 World Refugee Year

Sweden · 1960 · 25 öre

This stamp features a stark design of a windswept, uprooted tree, symbolizing the plight of displaced people. The design was created by Stig Åsberg and engraved by Arne Wallhorn. It was issued to bring attention to the World Refugee Year initiative.

Issued as part of a United Nations global campaign, the World Refugee Year (1959-1960) aimed to raise awareness and funds for refugees worldwide, particularly those still displaced after World War II.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg439
scott548
michel473

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
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.