What Canadian stamps are worth money?
Most valuable Canadian stamps
- $225,000. 12d black Canada stamp, 1851.
- $215,000. 2¢ Large Queen on laid paper stamp, 1868.
- $120,000. 3d vermillion stamp, 1851.
- $100,000. London to London Flight stamp, 1927.
- $45,000. 60 cent Air Mail overprint, 1927.
- $45,000. 1-shilling scarlet vermilion stamp, 1857.
- $42,500.
- $30,000.
What was the first postage stamp in Canada?
the Three-Pence Beaver
In 1851, Great Britain gave the Province of Canada responsibility for its own postal system. The first Canadian postage stamp — the Three-Pence Beaver — was issued on April 23, 1851, making this new responsibility official.
When were Canadian stamps 43 cents?
Other
| Date of Issue | Theme | Denomination |
|---|---|---|
| 16 April 1993 | 100th Anniversary of the Stanley Cup | 43 cents |
| 15 September 1999 | Hockey Night in Canada: “He Shoots, He Scores” | 46 cents |
| 15 September 1999 | La Soirée du hockey: Live From the Forum | 46 cents |
| 18 May 2018 | 100th Memorial Cup anniversary | permanent rate |
When were Canadian stamps 4 cents?
The war tax was in effect until June 30, 1951. On July 1, 1951, the war tax was incorporated into the postage rates. The effective letter rate remained unchanged at 4 cents for the first ounce.
When was the first stamp created?
On March 3, 1847, Congress authorized United States postage stamps. The first general issue postage stamps went on sale in New York City, July 1, 1847. One, priced at five cents, depicted Benjamin Franklin. The other, a ten-cent stamp, pictured George Washington.
How much did it cost to mail a letter in 1980?
United States domestic first class & postcard rates, 1863–present (USD)
| Date Introduced | Letters (for first ounce) | Postcard rate |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 1978 | .15 | .10 |
| March 22, 1981 | .18 | .12 |
| November 1, 1981 | .20 | .13 |
| February 17, 1985 | .22 | .14 |
When did it cost one cent to mail a postcard?
Relief for mailers and Post Offices alike came on May 19, 1898, when Congress approved a special one-cent rate for postcards — the same rate in effect for postal cards — beginning July 1, 1898.
Are old used stamps worth anything?
Aside from an excellent condition and grade, the value of old postage stamps will greatly increase if their history can be traced through some special philatelic literature. These factors make vintage stamps highly desirable to stamp collectors.