Denmark – Scott # B55

Description

This Denmark semi-postal commemorative stamp, Scott #B55, issued in 1976, was produced to support Værnføre Fonden, a Danish charitable foundation dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities and promoting rehabilitation and social inclusion. As a semi-postal issue, the stamp carries a surcharge specifically intended to raise funds for this humanitarian cause.

The design presents a compassionate, narrative scene showing a caregiver assisting a wheelchair user, emphasizing dignity, care, and practical support. The imagery communicates its message directly and clearly, reflecting Denmark’s tradition of using stamps as vehicles for social awareness as well as postal service. The composition balances realism with restraint, avoiding sentimentality while highlighting everyday acts of assistance and solidarity.

Printed in a limited color palette with fine engraved detail, the stamp combines clarity with emotional weight. The Red Cross emblem appears within the design, reinforcing the charitable purpose without distracting from the central scene. Typography is clean and functional, with the country name “Danmark” and denomination integrated seamlessly into the artwork.

Issued with a denomination of 100ø+20ø, the stamp was intended for standard higher-rate mail while contributing to charitable funding. This example is offered mint never hinged (MNH), with fresh color, intact perforations, and pristine original gum. MNH copies are particularly desirable to collectors of Denmark semi-postals, Red Cross-related issues, and socially themed European stamps.

Scott Catalog Number: B55
Denomination: 100ø+20ø
Year of Issue: 1976
Condition: Mint, never hinged (MNH)
Country: Denmark