| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | December 15, 1960 |
| Year | 1960 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Purple |
| 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 purple and issued in panes of 50.
This special stamp commemorates Echo I, the world's first communication satellite, which was placed in orbit around the earth by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on August 12, 1960.
This stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, printed by the rotary process in purple, and issued in panes of 50.
Featured in the design is a balloon-like communication satellite in orbit with a part of the earth in the lower left portion of the design. Radio waves to and from Echo I are denoted by arced lines, and a single star is shown in the upper central portion of the design. All lettering is in light face Gothic.
The 4-cent Echo I "Communications for Peace" commemorative stamp was first placed on sale at Washington, D.C., on December 15, 1960.