Hungary year 1981 stamps Europa Red cross full set MSS / New – MNH **
That’s a great choice! The Hungary 1981 “Red Cross” issue is notable because it was issued to mark the 3rd European Conference of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies held in Budapest, and it also features a miniature sheet (MSS or “Block”).
While this was a commemorative issue related to the Red Cross, it is often collected alongside the annual EUROPA CEPT stamps, which in 1981 had the common theme of “Folkloric Arts/Festivals.”
Here are the details for the 1981 Hungarian Red Cross issue:
🇭🇺 Hungary 1981 Red Cross Issue
The issue is typically catalogued as having one single stamp and one Miniature Sheet (Block), both released on May 4, 1981.
1. The Single Stamp
- Theme: 100th Anniversary of the Hungarian Red Cross (1881-1981) and the European Conference.
- Design: The stamp features a stylized depiction of the Red Cross emblem alongside a graphic element (often a map, transport, or medical imagery) related to the movement’s work.
- Denomination: Usually 1 Ft (Forint).
- Catalogue Numbers:
- Scott: N° 2694
- Michel: N° 3465
2. The Miniature Sheet (Block / MSS)
The most popular item for collectors is the miniature sheet, which often has a more elaborate design and higher face value.
- Theme: 3rd European Conference of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Budapest 1981.
- Design: The souvenir sheet contains a single stamp within a large, highly decorative border. The border typically shows symbols of the Red Cross’s humanitarian aid, such as an ambulance, a ship, a helicopter, and a map, illustrating the scope of their work.
- Denomination: The stamp within the block is usually 5 Ft (Forints).
- Catalogue Numbers:
- Scott: N° 2695 (The stamp within the sheet is sometimes catalogued as N° 2695A)
- Michel: Block 149 (Mi N° 3466)
