| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | April 7, 1960 |
| Year | 1960 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Gray-black |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Size | 0.84 x 1.44 inches |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-NH-VF
|
Mint - Never Hinged - Very Fine | View price |
|
U-VF
|
Used - Very Fine | View price |
Printed in gray-black by the rotary process, and issued in sheets of 50.
On April 7, 1960, the United States Government joined with numerous other nations in issuing stamps to commemorate World Refugee Year and to focus the attention of the world on the plight of the millions of homeless.
This special stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, printed in gray-black by the rotary process, and issued in panes of 50.
The World Refugee Year commemorative stamp features a family group facing down a long dark corridor toward a bright exit, symbolizing escape from the darkness of want and oppression into the brightness of a new life. Across the top of the stamp in open Roman lettering, is "World Refugee Year." In the extreme lower right, also in open faced Roman, is the value "4c" preceded by "United States Postage" in solid Roman lettering.
The 4-cent World Refugee Year commemorative stamp was first placed on sale at Washington, D.C., on April 7, 1960.