2008 Summer Olympics
Designed by q30design inc. from Toronto, the stamp features an abstract image of an athlete with hands overhead carrying a flag. The colours of red, white and gold figure prominently on a clean white background.
| Date of Issue | Theme | Denomination | Printer | Quantity | Design | Perforation | First Day Cover Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 July 2008 | The Games of the XXIX Olympiad | 52 cents | Lowe-Martin Company Inc. | 2 500 000 | Designed by q30design inc. based on an illustration by Laurie Lafrance | Simulated Perforation | Golden, British Columbia |
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