Canada 1 Cent Green King George V 'Admiral' Issue, Die I

Canada · 1912 · 1 Cent

This definitive stamp features a left-facing three-quarters portrait of King George V, who reigned from 1910 to 1936. The design is framed by maple leaves, a national symbol of Canada, with the denomination '1 CENT 1' at the bottom. This particular stamp is from Die I, identifiable by specific characteristics in the engraving, such as the lines in the background and details of the King's uniform.

The 'Admiral' series was Canada's first definitive stamp series to feature a Canadian-born monarch, King George V. These stamps were in use for over two decades, covering the period of World War I and the Great Depression, and are known for their many variations in shade, paper, and perforation.