Denmark – Scott # B89, used
$0.75
Denmark Scott #B89 (2004) semi-postal charity stamp supporting Børnehjælpsdagen, featuring a colorful butterfly-and-caterpillar children’s design. Offered here in used condition with authentic postal cancellation.
2 in stock
Description
This Denmark semi-postal commemorative stamp, Scott #B89, issued in 2004, was released in support of Børnehjælpsdagen (Children’s Aid Day), a long-running Danish charity focused on improving the lives and well-being of children. As a semi-postal issue, the stamp includes a charitable surcharge intended to fund programs and assistance for children in need, continuing Denmark’s tradition of socially engaged stamp issues.
The design is playful, colorful, and deliberately child-centered. A bright butterfly and a cheerful caterpillar dominate the composition, rendered in a lively, illustrative style that evokes children’s drawings and storybook imagery. The use of bold outlines, saturated colors, and whimsical forms communicates joy, imagination, and growth, aligning closely with the mission of supporting childhood development and happiness.
Printed in vivid colors with a modern illustrative aesthetic, the stamp integrates the country name “Danmark,” denomination, and charitable reference clearly into the design. The informal, expressive artwork reflects early-2000s trends in Scandinavian illustration, emphasizing accessibility, warmth, and emotional appeal while remaining fully legible for postal use.
Issued with a denomination of 4.50 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 are popular with collectors of Denmark semi-postals, children’s charity themes, and contemporary European stamp design.
Scott Catalog Number: B89
Denomination: 4.50 kr + 50 øre
Year of Issue: 2004
Condition: Used
Country: Denmark
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