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Year: 1963
Centenary of the International Red Cross
This stamp celebrates the 100th anniversary of the International Red Cross, honoring a century of neutral humanitarian service, disaster relief, and medical aid around the globe since its founding in 1863. The design features a protective hand holding a ceremonial flame and a vibrant red cross symbol positioned in front of a global grid, conveying a message of universal compassion, hope, and the alleviation of human suffering across all borders. In the context of the Comoros in the mid-20th century, accessing modern medical treatment and developing stable healthcare infrastructure across separate islands presented significant logistical hurdles. By issuing a stamp dedicated to this centenary, the French colonial administration aligned the territory with the foundational principles of international humanitarian law and health cooperation, emphasizing the gradual introduction of organized public health services and welfare support to the local island communities.
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Cap de Sima
Moroni Air Terminal - 100 CFA
Moroni Air Terminal - 85 CFA
Moroni Air Terminal - 65 CFA
Map of the Comoro Archipelago
Maritime Conservation Zones of Mohéli: The Islets of Nioumachoua
Ruins of the Shirazi Sultanate: The Ancient Palace at Iconi
Coastal Landscape of the Mayotte Hillsides: The Village of Sada
Sunset Over the Port of Mutsamudu
The Friday Mosque of Moroni - 40 franc
The Friday Mosque of Moroni - 10 franc
The Friday Mosque of Moroni - 5 franc
Inauguration of the Universal Postal Union Headquarters in Bern
Fiftieth Anniversary of the International Labour Organization
The Ksar of Mutsamudu
Hotel Itsandra in Moroni
The Salt Lake of Grande Comore
10th Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights
Rural Life and Community Development in the Comoros
Mosque of d' Ouani - 200 franc
Mosque of d' Ouani - 20 franc
Mosque of d' Ouani - 15 franc
Postage Due and Architectural Heritage - 1 franc