| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | June 4, 1963 |
| Year | 1963 |
| Quantity | 120,000,000 |
| Denomination |
5¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.05 | Color | Green background; "freedom from hunger" in red; remaining lettering in white |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Size | 0.84 x 1.44 inches (vertical) |
| 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 |
The Department issued the 5-cent Food for Peace—Freedom from Hunger commemorative postage stamp through the Washington, D.C., post office on June 4, 1963, to coincide with the opening of the World Food Congress being held June 4-18 in the Nation's Capital.
The theme of the stamp is a stalk of golden yellow bearded wheat against a background of green. The wording "Freedom from Hunger" is in red, with the remaining lettering in white.