US Northern Cardinal
Issuing EntityUSA
Year Issued1991
MaterialPaper
TypeCommemorative
About US Northern Cardinal
A 2 cent stamp featuring the northern cardinal, one of the most beloved American songbirds. The male cardinal is bright red with a black mask. The cardinal is the state bird of seven states. The stamp was part of the State Birds and Flowers series. The cardinal design by Arthur Singer is one of the most recognized US nature stamps. The cardinal appears on stamps of multiple states and as a Christmas and winter theme.
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