1980 Winter Olympics
The stamp for the 1980 Winter Olympic Games at Lake Placid, N. Y., was designed by Clermont Malenfant of Design G, Montreal. Using an action shot of a skier, by photographer Dinh Ngoc Mô, the design emphasizes the strenuous physical activity of Olympic winter sports. Canada. Post Office Department., 1980.
| Date of Issue | Theme | Denomination | Printer | Quantity | Design | Perforation | First Day Cover Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 January 1980 | Lake Placid, 1980, Olympic Winter Games | 35 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited | 14 300 000 | Designed by Clermont Malenfant and based on a photograph by Dinh Ngoc Mô | 13.5 | N/A |
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