Vatican stamps year 1960 The Work of Charity

Vatican stamps year 1960 The Work of Charity MNH full set

The 1960 “The Work of Charity” stamp series from Vatican City, also known as “Opere di Misericordia” or “Works of Mercy”, is a notable philatelic issue that reflects the Vatican’s emphasis on charitable acts and Christian virtues. Issued on November 8, 1960, this series comprises 10 stamps, each illustrating one of the traditional corporal works of mercy, such as feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and burying the dead.

📜 Series Details

• Designer: A. Grassellini
• Printing Technique: Photogravure
• Printer: IPS Officina Carte Valori, Rome
• Perforation: 14 (comb perforation)
• Watermark: Crossed Keys
• Paper: Plain with water-activated gum
• Dimensions: 40 x 30 mm
• Print Run: Approximately 1.1 million per stamp