Added by | Alain Martineau |
General Description : | The mini is arguably one of the most popular, and iconic, British-made cars. It first hit the streets back in 1959 and took off with such popularity that it has become an image most notoriously associated with the swinging 60s. The unique design of the mini first came about as a result of the Suez crisis in 1956. A fuel shortage, and subsequent rationing of petrol, resulted in a slump in the sale of larger cars and a positive boom in the market for small cars. |
Face value | 6 Penny |
Catalog code (Scott) | 467 |
Series | British Technology |
Place in series | 2 |
Stamp colour | Orange Red & Dark Black |
Watermark | None |
Stamp use | Commemorative stamp |
Designer | D. Gillespie |
Printed by | Harrison and Son Ltd |
Perforation | 14 1/2 x 14 |
Height | 24.00 mm |
Width | 41.00 mm |
Catalog prices | Used stamp $0.20 Unused stamp $0.20 |