Belize – Scott # 641, used

Description

This Belize commemorative stamp, Scott #641, was issued in 1982 to mark the 75th anniversary of Scouting and the 125th anniversary of the birth of Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting movement. The issue reflects the importance of Scouting in Belize as a youth organization promoting leadership, outdoor skills, and community service.

The design depicts two Boy Scouts hiking through a rural landscape, dressed in traditional uniforms and carrying packs. The scene emphasizes camaraderie, preparedness, and engagement with nature, core values of the Scouting movement. A village setting in the background places the activity within a Belizean context rather than an abstract or symbolic environment.

Rendered in a narrative, illustrative style, the stamp balances human figures with landscape elements, creating a sense of motion and purpose. The inscriptions clearly reference both Scouting and Baden-Powell, linking the local celebration to the broader international history of the movement.

This example is offered used, bearing a postal cancellation consistent with normal commercial mail usage. Used copies are common and are collected by enthusiasts of Scouting, youth movements, and Belizean commemorative issues.

• Scott Catalog Number: 641

• Denomination: 50 cents

• Design: Boy Scouts – Scouting Anniversary and Baden-Powell

• Condition: Used

• Country: Belize