Aid to Older People Semi-Postal Set

Uruguay · 1930 · 1+1c, 2+2c, 5+5c, 8+8c Centesimos

This set of four semi-postal stamps depicts an elderly man, hunched over with a walking stick, illuminated by a beam of light. The design symbolizes the need for protection and aid for the aged, with the surcharge benefiting social welfare programs.

Issued in 1930, these stamps were part of a global movement to use postal surcharges to fund social assistance programs. The additional 'plus' value on the denomination was dedicated to supporting institutions providing care and protection for the elderly in Uruguay.