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 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | From the souvenir sheet of 5 stamp Gum Type: P.V.A. In 2010, Canadian Geographic, in partnership with the Canadian Museum of Nature, invited Canadians to compete in five categories for their second Wildlife Photography of the Year contest. The winning snapshots, chosen from more than 6,400 submissions (up from 5,500 in 2008), were published in the magazine’s annual Wildlife issue (December 2009); included in a traveling exhibition organized by the Museum of Nature; and featured on a set of five stamps. “The partnership is a perfect fit,” says Jim Phillips, Director of Stamp Services at Canada Post. “It’s a great opportunity to show Canada what we’re made of.” Seeking out the most spectacular photographs of Canada has always been a priority to Canadian Geographic, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. “Wildlife photography in particular resonates with our readers,” says André Préfontaine, President and Publisher. “The idea of a ‘Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year’ contest has proven very popular and the partnership with Canada Post brought a highly attractive dimension to the 2009 contest. Canada Post and Canadian Geographic share a similar goal in showcasing the best of Canada.” He continues, “The opportunity to be featured on a postage stamp excited photographers across the nation. The marked increase in submissions is directly attributable to the stamp offer.” The issuing of these stamps coincides with the grand reopening of the Canadian Museum of Nature. The project is very timely as we enter 2010, International Year of Biodiversity, and get ready to unveil the Museum’s renewed and splendid public education centre, the historic Victoria Memorial Museum Building in Ottawa this May 22nd, Biodiversity Day. The wildlife images in photos and on stamps are images of Canada’s rich biodiversity—it is truly a perfect partnership project!” Also available in a booklet of 10 stamps product # 413764111, in pressure sensitive gum and simulated perforation, quantity of 4,000,000. |
| Face value | $0.57 Canadian dollar |
| Catalog code (Michel) | CA 2639 |
| Catalog code (Scott) | CA 2388b |
| Catalog code | Canada post Product #: 403764145; Yvert et Tellier CA 2529 WADP Numbering System - WNS CA055.10 |
| Series | Canadian Geographic‘s Wildlife Photography of the Year |
| Stamp colour | multicolor |
| Stamp use | Commemorative stamp |
| Print run | 225,000 |
| Issue date | 22/05/2010 |
| Designer | Susan Scott |
| Paper type | Tullis Russell |
| Print technique | Lithography in 5 colours |
| Printed by | Canadian Bank Note |
| Perforation | 13+ |
| Height | 32.00 mm |
| Width | 32.00 mm |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
