| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | August 25, 1966 |
| Year | 1966 |
| Quantity | 117,000,000 |
| Denomination |
5¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.05 | Color | Yellow, black and green |
| Issue Location | Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming |
| Size | 0.84 in x 1.44 in (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 Post Office Department issued a 5-cent stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Park Service, first placed on sale at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, on August 25, 1966.
The design symbolizes the three categories of parks—natural, historical, and recreational. The green angular elements suggest nature through mountains and recreation through tents. The three black dots represent cannonballs, symbolic of the historic areas such as Fort McHenry, Gettysburg, and Independence Hall. The stamp was designed by Thomas A. Geismar.