common1945-1980

World Refugee Year

Name: World Refugee Year
Brand: United States

United States · 1960 · 4 Cents

This stamp commemorates World Refugee Year, an initiative by the United Nations to raise awareness and funds for refugees worldwide. The design features a family walking towards a welcoming, open hand, with a map of the world in the background, symbolizing global support and hope for those displaced. The inscription "WORLD REFUGEE YEAR" is prominent at the top.

Issued in 1960, this stamp reflects the post-WWII international effort to address the ongoing global refugee crisis and promote humanitarian aid through organizations like the UN.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

refugees humanitarian maps hands charity

Catalog Numbers

sg1123

scott1157

michel766

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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

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