Yugoslavia year 1977 stamps Red Cross – Against Tuberculosis full set
The Yugoslavia (Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) Red Cross – Against Tuberculosis issue from 1977 consisted of a set of three stamps that included a mandatory postal tax/surcharge.
These were issued as “Welfare Stamps” or “Postal Tax Stamps” and were mandatory for a short period to be affixed to mail alongside the regular postage, with the surcharge portion going to the anti-tuberculosis and Red Cross funds.
Yugoslavia 1977 Red Cross – Against Tuberculosis Issue
The complete set is generally recognized as comprising three stamps (Scott: B74-B76; Michel: Z71-Z73).
| Stamp Design/Theme | Denomination (Dinars) | Catalogue Number (Scott) |
| Child being examined by a doctor (or nurse) | 2.00 + 0.50 | B74 |
| Child receiving milk from a nurse/woman | 4.90 + 0.50 | B75 |
| Child playing outdoors | 6.70 + 0.50 | B76 |
Key Details
- Issue Date: October 1977 (typically mandatory during the “Red Cross Week” or “Anti-Tuberculosis Week”).
- Total Face Value: Each stamp had a postal value (the first number, e.g., 2.00 Din) and a mandatory surcharge (the second number, +0.50 Din) for the charitable cause.
- Purpose: To raise funds for the fight against tuberculosis and to support the work of the Red Cross. These types of stamps were a regular annual feature in Yugoslavia’s philatelic program.
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