Law and Order

June 13th marks the anniversary of one of the most dramatic and famous eras in the Canadian history - a time that filled the minds of a nation with visions of riches, and the pocket of every card shark and barkeeper west of the Rockies with cold hard cash. Canada Post marks the discovery of gold in the Yukon with the release of five domestic rate stamps. Design of the series was accomplished by the talented Steven Slipp of Halifax. Steven's designs are both elegant and nostalgic, reminding us of a time when adventurers risked it all for a shot at finding the motherlode. The legendary North West Mounted Police and the Yukon Field Force maintained good order in Canadian Territory. Law and Order, the third stamp in our series, is a tribute to those officers, well represented by Superintendent Sam Steel, a man who could neither be bought nor intimidated. The model of the Canadian Mountie, Steele stands in front of a group of Mounted Police officers at the Yukon-Alaska border where the flags of both nations fly. The great drama of the Yukon gold rush has never been forgotten - an important chapter of the history of Canada. This summer, as centennial celebrations throughout the West recall those thrilling days 100 years ago, collectors can remember with this inspiring and evocative Yukon Gold Discovery Commemorative series.