Antigua Barbuda stamps 1979 International Year of the Child MNH
That is wonderful thematic set from the same United Nations initiative! Antigua and Barbuda
That’s another popular set commemorating the International Year of the Child (IYC) from the Caribbean!
In 1979, the stamp-issuing entities of Antigua and Barbuda each released their own stamps for the IYC. These sets often appeal to topical collectors interested in the theme of children.
🇦🇬 Antigua 1979 International Year of the Child Set
The set issued under the name Antigua was released on April 9, 1979, and consists of four stamps, which typically feature a child’s hand interacting with objects symbolizing the future:
| Denomination | Theme/Design Detail | Catalogue Number (Scott) |
| 25c | Child’s hand with a Sailboat | 537 |
| 50c | Child’s hand with a Rocket | 538 |
| 90c | Child’s hand with an Automobile | 539 |
| $2 | Child’s hand with a Train | 540 |
- Souvenir Sheet: A separate souvenir sheet (Scott 541) was also issued, containing a different design.
🇧🇧 Barbuda 1979 International Year of the Child Set
The set issued under the name Barbuda also consisted of four stamps, but often featured an artistic theme (one common variant depicts paintings by Albrecht Dürer):
| Denomination | Theme/Design Detail | Catalogue Number (Scott) |
| Various | Themes related to children (e.g., Dürer paintings) | 409–412 |
- Souvenir Sheet: A miniature sheet (Scott 412a or SG MS483) was also issued.
