On April 3, 1970, the Turkish Cypriot part of the island issued stamps with a local character on the theme of "social aid". The stamps could be used as postage in the Turkish Cypriot part of the island and were also accepted in the Greek Cypriot part of the island on incoming letters. The cancellation of the stamps was done by a black line. The franking value on the stamp was symbolized by petals. These were 5 and 15 M(illièmes).

Letter within Lefkosa (Northern Cyprus) with 2 x 5M social social aid stamp with black line cancelled and day cancel Nicosia dated December 12, 1971 set next to the stamps

Cover within Lefkosa (Turkish Cyprus) cancelled with 15M social welfare stamp with black line and day cancel Nicosia dated January 22, 1973 set next to the stamp.