common1945-1980

Tanzania 1980 International Year of the Child

Name: Tanzania 1980 International Year of the Child
Brand: Tanzania

Tanzania · 1980 · 5/-

This stamp commemorates the International Year of the Child, a United Nations observance in 1979. The design features a young girl reading a book, symbolizing the importance of education and literacy for children's development. The vibrant colors and simple, powerful image highlight the theme of nurturing the next generation.

Issued in 1980, this stamp reflects Tanzania's participation in global initiatives like the UN's International Year of the Child, emphasizing social development and education in the post-colonial era under President Julius Nyerere.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

children international-year-of-the-child un education

Catalog Numbers

scott168

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.

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