Canada 1960 5¢ Red Queen Elizabeth II
Canada · 1960 · 5¢
This definitive stamp features the iconic right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, engraved by Thomas De La Rue. The design is a classic representation of the monarch, framed by the words 'CANADA' and 'POSTAGE' with the denomination '5' in the lower corners. This was a workhorse stamp used for standard letter postage.
Issued during the post-war era of Canadian prosperity, this stamp is part of the 'Wilding' series, named after the photographer Dorothy Wilding who took the original portrait. It represents the continuity of the monarchy in Canadian life.
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