New stamp of Queen Elizabeth II released to mark Platinum Jubilee
CTV
In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, Canada Post has unveiled a new stamp featuring the longest-reigning monarch in British and Canadian history.
The new issue marks 70 years since the Queen’s accession to the throne on Feb. 6, 1952. Queen Elizabeth II is the only British and Canadian sovereign to reign for seven decades.
“Our iconic national stamp program has a long-standing tradition of commemorating The Queen’s reign and her connection to Canada,” said Canada Post president Doug Ettinger in a press release. “We are proud to continue that tradition by celebrating this historic 70-year anniversary with a new stamp, and the first of our stamps to feature the Royal Mail’s classic ‘Machin’ profile.”
The stamp is Canada’s first to feature the classic profile of the Queen first used by the Royal Mail in 1967. The profile is based on a portrait sculpted by Arnold Machin. The Platinum Jubilee stamp also includes a Canadian emblem created by the Canadian Heraldic Authority. The stamp will be available at post offices starting Monday.
Created by Montreal-based graphic design company Paprika and printed by Colour Innovations, the Platinum Jubilee issue will include a booklet of 10 self-adhesive stamps, as well as other collectible items such as corner block stamps.
