Cook Islands stamps 1979 International Year of the Child MNH
The Cook Islands participated in the global commemoration of the **1
That is a lovely thematic issue! The Cook Islands joined many nations in 1979 to commemorate the International Year of the Child (IYC), a special year designated by the United Nations to focus on the well-being of children.
The Cook Islands issued this commemorative set, which usually consists of three stamps and sometimes a related souvenir sheet or mini-sheet.
🇰🇼 Cook Islands 1979 International Year of the Child Set
The set generally features colorful designs related to children’s activities and well-being.
| Denomination | Theme/Design Detail (Commonly Found) | Catalogue Number (Scott) |
| 8c | Children playing or children’s activity | 524 |
| 20c | Children playing or children’s activity | 525 |
| 50c | Children playing or children’s activity | 526 |
The stamps are generally catalogued as Scott 524–526 (or Michel 618-620).
- Minisheet/Souvenir Sheet: A related souvenir sheet (often containing one or more of the stamps) was also issued. This is typically catalogued as Scott B75 or B76 depending on the specific product.
💰 Collector’s Value
As a widely issued Commonwealth thematic set from the late 1970s, the value is very modest and the stamps are common.
- Complete Set of 3 (Mint Never Hinged / MNH): A complete set of the three main stamps (Scott 524-526) in perfect MNH condition is generally sold by dealers for a low price, often in the range of $1.50 to $3.00 (€1.30 to €2.50).
- One dealer listing was found for the MNH set at $1.25.
- Souvenir/Mini-Sheet (MNH): The related souvenir sheet is often priced separately and is also generally low-value, around $1.50 to $3.50 (€1.30 to €3.00).
The Cook Islands also issue stamps for their constituent islands like Aitutaki and Rarotonga.
