| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | July 4, 1960 |
| Year | 1960 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Red and blue on white |
| Issue Location | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| 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 on the Giori presses in red and blue on white paper, and issued in panes of 50.
The Post Office Department observed adoption of the new 50-Star Flag by issuing a special 4-cent commemorative stamp at Honolulu, Hawaii, on July 4, 1960. The fiftieth star represents the admission of Hawaii to Statehood on August 21, 1959.
This stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged vertically, printed on the Giori presses in red and blue on white paper, and issued in panes of 50.
Emphasis has been placed, subtly, on the union so that the new placement of the fifty stars might be highlighted as the flag waves in the breeze. The design is borderless with "July 4, 1960," at the top, in blue Roman lettering. Across the bottom, also in blue Roman letters, is "U.S. Postage."