Canada Diamond Jubilee
Issuing EntityCanada
Year Issued1927
MaterialPaper
TypeCommemorative
About Canada Diamond Jubilee
A set of stamps commemorating the 60th anniversary of Canadian Confederation. Featured scenes from Canadian history including the founding fathers meeting and the first Parliament. The 5 cent value showing the Parliament Buildings is the most notable. The Diamond Jubilee stamps were among the first major Canadian commemoratives. The designs reflected growing Canadian national identity separate from British colonial status.
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