Belgium – Scott #s 516-25

Description

This Belgium commemorative stamp set, Scott #516–525, was issued in 1956 to honor the work and ideals of the United Nations and its specialized agencies. The set reflects Belgium’s postwar commitment to international cooperation, peacekeeping, economic development, education, labor rights, health, and global communication.

Each stamp in the series highlights a different UN body or affiliated organization, including the United Nations itself, UNESCO, the World Health Organization, the International Labour Organization, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Universal Postal Union, and the International Telecommunication Union. The designs employ modernist mid-20th-century graphic styles, combining symbolic imagery such as globes, architecture, tools, and emblems to represent international collaboration and progress.

Printed in a wide range of colors and denominations, the set balances visual cohesion with individual thematic clarity. The bilingual inscriptions “Belgique–België” and “Nations Unies–Verenigde Naties” underscore Belgium’s linguistic duality and its role within the international community.

This complete set is offered mint never hinged (MNH), with full original gum and no hinge marks or disturbance. MNH sets are especially desirable for collectors of United Nations material, international organizations, and postwar European commemoratives.

• Scott Catalog Numbers: 516–525

• Denominations: 1.50fr to 11fr (various)

• Design: United Nations and Specialized Agencies

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

• Country: Belgium