Austria year 1961 stamps Anniversary of Nationalized Industry
Austria issued a commemorative set to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Nationalization of Industry (15 Jahre Verstaatlichte Industrie).
This set specifically highlighted the heavy industries nationalized after World War II, which were crucial to the country’s economic recovery.
🏭 15th Anniversary of Nationalized Industry (1961)
The set consists of five stamps, each depicting a different aspect of heavy industry:
| Denomination | Description of Design | Scott Catalog No. |
| 0.50 S | Pouring Steel (representing the VOEST steelworks in Linz) | 659 |
| 1.00 S | Coal Mine Shaft | 660 |
| 1.80 S | Generator (representing machine building or energy production) | 661 |
| 2.40 S | Flame and Broken Chain (a symbolic design representing liberation and industrial power) | 662 |
| 3.00 S | Iron Blast Furnace | 663 |
Series Details
Catalog Codes: The complete set is listed in the Scott Catalog as 659-663.
Date of Issue: July 1, 1961
Theme: The commemoration of the laws passed in 1946 that nationalized major industries, including mining, steel, and machinery, establishing the foundations for Austria’s post-war economy.
Set Size: 5 stamps
