| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | October 29, 1963 |
| Year | 1963 |
| Quantity | 130,000,000 |
| Denomination |
5¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.05 | Color | Red and blue on white paper |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Size | 0.84 x 1.44 inches (horizontal) |
| 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 stamp commemorating the centennial of the International Red Cross and the organization's contribution to the historic Cuban prisoner exchange at Washington, D.C., on October 29, 1963.
The design is based on a photograph of the freighter SS Morning Light, one of the mercy ships used to return invasion prisoners from Cuba.