Prevent Fires - 5 cents 1956 - Canadian stamp
Specifications
- Quantity: 50 750 000
- Issue date: October 9, 1956
- Printer: Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited
- Perforation: 12
- Scott: #364
Prevent Fires - 5 cents 1956 prices and values
The value of a Prevent Fires - 5 cents 1956 stamp depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. Values in the section are based on the market, trends, auctions and recognized books, publications and catalogs. This section also includes information on errors and varieties and characteristics.
- Used
- Mint
- With gum - Never Hinged
| VG | F | VF | FDC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevent Fires - 5 cents 1956 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.07 | $1.90 |
| VG | F | VF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevent Fires - 5 cents 1956 | $0.04 | $0.07 | $0.12 |
| VG | F | VF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevent Fires - 5 cents 1956 | $0.08 | $0.13 | $0.24 |
Description
This special issue 5 cents stamp was released to emphasize the importance of reducing the needless waste caused by preventable fired. The postage stamp was issued in support of National Fire Prevention Week. Each year fires in Canada result in the loss of hundreds of lives, as well as millions of dollars in property value and disruption of economic activities. Active interest on the part of the public in the elimination of fire hazards will greatly reduce this unnecessary loss of life and property. The postage stamp was printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company, Ottawa and was designed by Arthur Price of Ottawa.
Creators
Designed by Arthur Donald Price
Modeled by Herman Herbert Schwartz
Picture engraved by Silas Robert Allen
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The values on this page are in Canadian dollars (CAD).