Denmark – Scott # B80, used
$0.75
Denmark Scott #B80 (1995) semi-postal charity stamp commemorating PTU’s 50th anniversary, featuring a bold winged symbolic design. Offered here in used condition with authentic postal cancellation.
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Description
This Denmark semi-postal commemorative stamp, Scott #B80, issued in 1995, marks the 50th anniversary of PTU – Landsforeningen af Polio-, Trafik- og Ulykkesskadede, a Danish organization supporting people with physical disabilities caused by polio, traffic accidents, and other injuries. As a semi-postal issue, the stamp includes a charitable surcharge intended to fund rehabilitation, advocacy, and support services.
The design is strikingly graphic and symbolic. A pair of stylized white wings dominates a bold red background, evoking themes of mobility, recovery, and hope. The imagery suggests freedom regained through rehabilitation and social support, communicating the organization’s mission through clean symbolism rather than literal depiction. The strong contrast and simplified forms reflect mid-1990s Scandinavian graphic design, emphasizing clarity, impact, and meaning.
Printed in a limited, high-contrast color palette, the stamp integrates the country name “Danmark,” denomination, and anniversary dates (1945–95) cleanly into the composition. The vertical orientation of the text and emblematic imagery give the stamp a modern, poster-like quality while maintaining full postal legibility.
Issued with a denomination of 3.75 kr + 50 øre, the stamp was intended for higher-rate postal use while raising funds through its surcharge. This example is offered used, bearing a visible postal cancellation consistent with genuine circulation. Used copies appeal to collectors of Denmark semi-postals, disability and rehabilitation themes, and modern European graphic design.
Scott Catalog Number: B80
Denomination: 3.75 kr + 50 øre
Year of Issue: 1995
Condition: Used
Country: Denmark
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