| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | February 18, 1960 |
| Year | 1960 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Blue and white |
| Issue Location | Tahoe City, California |
| 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. First placed on sale February 18, 1960, at Tahoe City, California.
This special stamp was issued to mark the opening of the Eighth Olympic Winter Games at Squaw Valley, California.
The 4-cent Olympic Winter Games commemorative stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches, arranged vertically, printed by the rotary process in blue, and issued in sheets of 50.
The design features the Olympic emblem of five entwined links and a stylized snowflake. The five links represent the five continents interlocked in the ancient symbol of eternal friendship. All lettering is in white stylized Roman.
The Olympic Winter Games stamp was first placed on sale on February 18, 1960, at Tahoe City, California. All first day covers were postmarked "Olympic Valley, California," a station of the Tahoe post office established at the site of the games to accommodate the visitors.