Canada Centennial
Issuing EntityCanada
Year Issued1967
MaterialPaper
TypeCommemorative
About Canada Centennial
A major stamp program for the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation in 1967. Featured a wide range of Canadian subjects including the flag, national symbols, and historical figures. The Canada Centennial stamp program was one of the most ambitious in Commonwealth philately. The 5 cent stamp featuring the Canadian flag is the most iconic. The Centennial stamps reflected the confident, independent Canada of the 1960s.
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