P 2011 Zodiac - Aries


P  2011 Zodiac - Aries
Added by Alain Martineau
General Description : From the souvenir sheet of 4 stamps
Gum type: P.V.A.
In 2011, the Aries stamp began the annual Zodiac cycle on the Spring Equinox, March 21, followed in order by Taurus (April 21), Gemini (May 22) and Cancer (June 22.)
This first stamp, in honour of Aries, the Ram, features a stylized ram’s head in the foreground, with the constellation from which it originates in the background. This twinning of imagery will continue on every stamp in the series. Aries is the sign that begins the zodiacal year, and those born under it are thought to be natural leaders, open to new ideas and staunch defenders of freedom of thought.
Also available in booklet of 10 stamps product #: 413787111
Gum Type: Pressure sensitive and simulated perforation
Quantity: 4,000,000
Face value PERMANENT™ domestic rate $0.59
Catalog code (Michel) CA 2735C
Catalog code (Scott) CA 2445a
Catalog code Canada post Product #: 403794145; Yvert et Tellier CA 2615
Series Signs of the Zodiac
Stamp colour multicolor
Stamp use Commemorative stamp
Print run 205,000
Issue date 21/03/2011
Designer Paprika
Paper type Tullis Russell
Print technique Lithography in 7 colours
Printed by Lowe-Martin
Perforation comb 12½
Height 32.00 mm
Width 32.00 mm
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