Decree No. 166 stipulates the issuance of stamps with surcharges to combat illiteracy, aiming to support the Literacy Association and the National Defense Fund. The stamp is printed with the text "Vietnam Democratic Republic" and "Combat Illiteracy," and a surcharge of 4đ.00 is applied.
Scope of application
Post Office, Ministry of Communications and Transport, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Finance
Key points
- Postal stamps of type 'FOIR DE SAIGON' are printed with the text "Vietnam Democratic Republic" and "Combat Illiteracy." (Article 1)
- The surcharge on the stamp is 4đ.00. (Article 1)
- The surcharge amount will be equally divided between the Literacy Office and the National Defense Fund. (Article 2)
- Ministers of the Ministries of Communications and Transport, National Defense, and Finance must implement this Decree. (Article 3)
- This Decree has been amended to specify 'Literacy Office' instead of 'Literacy Association'.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Increase financial resources for anti-illiteracy efforts and the National Defense Fund.
- Create additional difficulties for postal service users due to surcharges.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What text is printed on stamps with surcharges?
The stamp is printed with the text "Vietnam Democratic Republic" and "Combat Illiteracy".
What is the surcharge on the stamp?
The surcharge on the stamp is 4đ.00.
How is the surcharge amount distributed?
Half of the surcharge amount is given to the Literacy Office, and half is deposited into the National Defense Fund.
Full text
DECREE
On the issuance of stamps with an additional charge to combat illiteracy
CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
In accordance with the request of the Department for Popular Education;
In accordance with the decision of the Council of Ministers on August 6, 1946;
The Council of Ministers agrees,
TO ISSUE THE FOLLOWING DECREE:
Article 1
Permits the printing over the "FOIR DE SAIGON" type of postal stamp with the following lines:
"Vietnam Democratic Republic"
"Combat illiteracy"
The additional charge amount = 4.00 dong.
Article 2
The proceeds from the additional charge on such stamps shall be distributed as follows:
a) One half to the Popular Education Department;
b) One half to the National Defense Fund.
Article 3
Ministers of Posts and Telecommunications, National Defense, and Finance are hereby instructed to implement this Decree.
AMENDMENT
Decree No. 166 dated August 26, 1946 on the issuance of stamps with an additional charge for popular education and the national defense fund.
(Official Gazette No. 36, September 7, 1946, page 473)
Formerly:
Article 2: The proceeds from the additional charge on such stamps shall be as follows:
a) One half to the Popular Education Department
Now reads:
Article 2: The proceeds from the additional charge on such stamps shall be as follows:
a) One half to the Department for Popular Education
No other changes are made.
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