| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | December 15, 1956 |
| Year | 1956 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Blue |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Size | 0.84 by 1.44 inches |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-NH-VF
|
Mint - Never Hinged - Very Fine | View price |
|
U-VF
|
Used - Very Fine | View price |
Printed by the rotary process in blue, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50.
This issue was designed to promote friendship among the children of the world. It is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, printed by the rotary process in blue, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50.
The central design of the stamp is composed of a group representing children of the world, assembled at the left and looking toward the right in the pleasurable prospect of attaining the radiant Key of Friendship with which to unlock the doors to peace. In a light panel at the top is the wording "Friendship—The Key to World Peace," in dark Gothic. Beneath the panel is the wording "Children's Stamp 1956," arranged in two lines of white Gothic. In a light panel at the bottom is the lettering "United States Postage," in dark Gothic. The denomination "3¢," also in dark Gothic, appears in light squares in each lower corner of the stamp.
This stamp was first offered for sale at Washington, D.C., on December 15, 1956.