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Science Commemorative Stamp
common1945-1980

Science Commemorative Stamp

United States · 1963 ·

The stamp features a stylized atom design with orbiting electrons, representing the field of science. The denomination '5c' and 'U.S. POSTAGE' are at the bottom, with 'SCIENCE' at the top.

This stamp was issued on October 14, 1963, to mark the 100th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences, celebrating a century of scientific achievement in the United States.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Designed by Antonio Frasconi. · License: Public domain

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