Denmark – Scott # B20
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Denmark Scott B20 (1946) is a semi-postal charity issue featuring King Frederik IX, issued with a surcharge for postwar relief. Mint never hinged.
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Description
This Danish semi-postal stamp, Scott B20, issued in 1946, features a portrait of Frederik IX (1899–1972), who ascended the throne in 1947 following the death of his father, King Christian X.
The stamp was released as part of Denmark’s post-World War II charitable issues, with a surcharge (“+10”) added to the face value to support social and humanitarian causes during the country’s period of recovery. The bold overprint and cross symbol emphasize the semi-postal function of the issue, distinguishing it from regular definitive stamps.
The design reflects mid-20th-century Danish portrait engraving, presenting Frederik IX in a restrained, dignified style appropriate to a constitutional monarch during a time of national rebuilding. Semi-postal issues from this era are significant both for their historical context and their role in Denmark’s tradition of social welfare support through philately.
Scott Catalog Number: B20
Denomination: 30 øre + 10 øre surcharge
Year of Issue: 1946
Condition: Mint, Never Hinged (MNH)
Country: Denmark
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