Denmark postage stamps Christmas Seal year 1949

Denmark postage stamps Christmas Seal year 1949 MNH block

The Danish Christmas Seal (known as a Julemærke) for the year 1949 has the following characteristics:

• Year of Issue: 1949
• Purpose: Like all Danish Christmas Seals, it was a non-postal label sold to raise funds for child welfare. Denmark was the first country to issue a Christmas Seal in 1904.
• Design: The design for 1949 features a scene of a nurse and children dancing around a Christmas tree.
• Catalogue Number: In specialized Christmas Seal (TB Seal) catalogs, this seal is typically listed as Denmark #46.

Value and Collectibility

Christmas Seals are generally categorized as Cinderellas (non-postage labels) and their value is usually modest unless they are a very early issue, a rare variety, or affixed to an original Christmas card or cover (known as “tied to cover”).

The 1949 seal is common and not considered a key rarity. You can typically find a single unused, mint seal for a small price (often less than a few US dollars or equivalent in Euros/DKK). Blocks of seals or seals tied to an envelope or card may sell for a slightly higher amount.

Important Note: The Danish Christmas Seal is a charitable label and is not a postage stamp. It must be used alongside a regular Danish postage stamp to mail a letter or package.