South America
Suriname (SUR)
7 series · 19 pieces · 7 with images
47% of Suriname pieces in collection (9 / 19)
Series complete 2 · partial 0 · purchased 1 · wanted 4 · of 7 series
StatusCurrent state
CapitalParamaribo
LanguageDutch
CurrencySurinamese dollar
First emission19 August 1961
Scouting since1924
AssociationBoy Scouts van Suriname
The issuing authority
Suriname issued its first postage stamps in 1873. Surpost is the postal administration. The capital is Paramaribo. Current issues are denominated in Surinamese dollar.
Scouting
The national Scout organisation is Boy Scouts van Suriname, with origins in 1924. It is the body recognised by the World Organization of the Scout Movement (member since 1968).
