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Outdoor Winter Ice-skating

Christmas 2023

Stamp Info

Name Value
Date of Issue November 2, 2023
Year 2023
Quantity 2,140,000
Denomination
$1.30
Series Christmas 2023
Series Time Span 2023
Postal Administration Canada

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Booklet of 6 Stamps

Quantity Produced - 350,000
Original Purchase Price: $7.80
Perforation: Simulated perforation
Dimension: 40 mm (H) x 32 mm (W)
Printer: Colour Innovations
Printing Process: Lithography in 5 colours
Gum Type: Pressure sensitive
Tagging: General tagging, four sides
Paper: Tullis Russell
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Souvenir Sheet of 3 Stamps

Quantity Produced - 40,000
Original Purchase Price: $4.93
Perforation: 13+
Dimension: 127mm (W) x 70mm (H)
Printer: Colour Innovations
Printing Process: Lithography in 5 colours
Gum Type: PVA
Tagging: General tagging, four sides
Paper: Tullis Russell
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Souvenir Sheet Official First Day Cover

Quantity Produced - 6,000
Original Purchase Price: $5.93
Cancellation Location: St. John’s NL
Dimension: 190 mm x 112 mm
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About Stamp

This U.S. rate stamp depicts a magical outdoor winter ice-skating rink with a quaint village, a comforting outdoor fire, and a blend of snow-draped and leafless trees. Skaters glide on the ice while others engage in sledding, under a teal-coloured sky.

About Stamp Series

Canada Post continued its nearly 60-year tradition with these Christmas and holiday stamp issues that capture the spirit of the season.

Since 1964, Canadians have been encouraged to make their mail merrier with annual Christmas and holiday stamps. This year’s stamps once again include both sacred and secular imagery.

About the 2023 Holiday Winter Scene issue

There is something enchanting and intrinsically Canadian about a snow-covered landscape. Whether it brings back childhood memories of playing in freshly fallen snow or reminds us of the joy of past holiday celebrations, the icy beauty around us evokes a sense of wonder.

Illustrator Tim Zeltner's multilayered illustration technique skillfully captures the frosty splendour of our Canadian winters, employing cool tones and layered images to provide a vivid sense of depth and perspective.

The three stamps collectively offer a diverse cross-section of winter landscapes from across the country.

About the design

Designed by Jocelyne Saulnier of Joce Creative and illustrated by Tim Zeltner, this stamp issue features charming and evocative illustrations of Canadian winter scenes: a mountain village (Permanent™ domestic rate), a frozen pond perfect for skating in a snow-covered valley (U.S. rate) and a rugged coastal landscape (international rate ).

The snow areas were overprinted with a clear pearl ink to enhance to snow and give it dimension.

Creators

Designed by Jocelyne Saulnier of Joce Creative and illustrated by Tim Zeltner.

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