Andorra French stamp year 1964 Red Cross charity MNH

Andorra French year 1964 Red Cross charity stamps MNH**

The Andorra (French Administration) 1964 Red Cross charity stamp is a single, distinctive issue often noted in philately as the only charity stamp issued by the French Post in Andorra.

Details of the 1964 Red Cross Stamp

• Year of Issue: 1964 (Issued July 25, 1964)
• Purpose: Charity (A stamp with a surtax to raise funds for the Red Cross).
• Face Value: $0.25 + $0.10 (in old French Francs or Centimes, the latter being the charity surcharge). The postal value was $0.25, and the $0.10 was the donation to the Red Cross.
• Design/Theme: “Vierge de Sainte Coloma” (Virgin of Santa Coloma). The stamp features a depiction of the Madonna and Child statue associated with the Church of Santa Coloma. The stamp is often noted for its distinct design, resembling a painting, in blue and green colors, and includes the red cross symbol.
• Administration: Issued by the French Postal Administration (La Poste Française).

Catalog Information

Charity stamps with a surcharge are typically given a special prefix in stamp catalogs, such as ‘B’ (for Bienfaisance or Charity) in the Scott catalog.

This stamp is a key item for collectors specializing in either French Andorra, Red Cross themes, or topical collections on religious figures and churches.