NEDERLAND postal set issued in 1946 officially known as the "Nationale hulpzegels" (National Relief Stamps) or welfare brands were issued specifically to raise funds for the victims of World War II.
The central figure on each stamp is Fortuna, the goddess of luck and fortune. The design was created by the noted Dutch artist Jan van Krimpen.
The complete set included these five denominations:
(1-1/2 + 3-1/2) cents (Grey/Black)
(2-1/2 + 5) cents (Green)
(5 + 10) cents (Purple/Violet)
(7-1/2+ 15) cents (Red)
(12-2/2 + 37-1/2) cents (Blue)
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