Centenary of the Red Cross, 1963

The Red Cross is a global network to restore hope and dignity to the world's vulnerable people. This international Red Cross movement brings emergency relief to disaster victims, and improves basic living conditions of those in chronically deprived areas of the world. Guided by our seven Fundamental Principles: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The Red Cross partners with countless organizations in the efficient and effective relief of human suffering and the empowerment of people with the skills they need to help themselves.

The series was issued to commemorate the 100^th anniversary of the Red Cross.

Date of issue: 30 December 1963

Expiration date:

Design: Jean van Noten (1903-1982)

Printing: Impression Courvoisier S.A., La Chaux-De-Fonds (Suisse)

Paper with silk threads

Perforation: 11.5

Size: 38 x 22.5 & 22.5 x 38 mm

Sheet: 100

Marginal inscriptions:

Circulation: 50,000

Dominant colors are indicated

No 44. 10c yellow-orange

No 45. 20c light green

No 46. 30c blue

No 47. 40c purple

No 48. 2F dark green

No 49. 7F blue-gray

No 50. 10F brown

No 51. 20F red-orange

The series:

The imperforated series is in size and coloring exact the same as above:

Remark: the white border around these stamps is much larger when cut from a side, top, bottom or corner of a sheet.

There are no variations or curiosities known for none of the above shown material.