Issued by the United Nations (New York) in 1955, this commemorative pair honors the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, better known as the World Bank. The design symbolically depicts a lifting crane hook raising ropes, representing global economic recovery and post-war reconstruction efforts. Featuring bilingual inscriptions in English and French, these stamps reflect the UN’s mission of international cooperation and development. The contrasting colour schemes of the 4c and 8c values make this set visually appealing for thematic UN or economic development collections. A desirable mid-century issue for collectors specializing in United Nations or international organization philately.