| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | January 8, 1965 |
| Year | 1965 |
| Quantity | 120,000,000 |
| Denomination |
5¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.05 | Color | Red, blue and black |
| Issue Location | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 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 Battle of New Orleans commemorative postage stamp through the New Orleans, Louisiana, post office on January 8, 1965.
Depicted on the stamp is General Andrew Jackson leading his forces into battle against the troops of Sir Edward Pakenham. Also included in the design is a reproduction of the Battle of New Orleans Sesquicentennial medal which emphasizes 150 years of unbroken peace between England and the United States.