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This was an issue to aid Philanthropic Funds.

It showed Birds of the Antwerp Zoo:

40c +10c. Cock of the Rock

1f. +50c. Red Lory

2f. +50. Senegalese Touraco

2f.50 + 1f. Short-beaked Toucan

3f. + 1f. Great Bird of Paradise

6f. + 2f.Congolese Peacock

Designed by J. Van Noten after photos by M. Six.

Engraved by Janssens, (Recess and Photo)

Released June 23, 1962