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20 Cents - Canada Post Arrival of Cartier at Quebec
| Location | Canada |
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| Year | 1968 |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse description | The obverse reproduces in high relief the design of the Canadian 1908 Quebec Tercentenary 20-cent postage stamp, depicting three tall-masted sailing vessels navigating choppy waters, with rocky cliffs in the background. The legend 'CANADA POSTAGE / TWENTY CENTS' appears at the top, flanked by the dates '1608' and '1908' and numeral '20' devices in ornate scrollwork at the upper corners. The lower legend reads 'ARRIVEE DE CARTIER - QUEBEC 1535' and 'IIIE CENTENAIRE DE QUEBEC', with a simulated perforated border framing the entire design. |
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| Obverse lettering | 1608 CANADA POSTAGE 1908 20 TWENTY CENTS 20 ARRIVEE DE CARTIER · QUEBEC 1535 IIIE CENTENAIRE DE QUEBEC |
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| Reverse lettering | 999 |
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