Canada Queen Elizabeth II Cameo Issues

[JohnnyO]

This is a Collection of the Canada Cameo Issues including the 3 cent color variant.




Title: Queen Elizabeth II

Denomination: 1¢ Brown

Date of Issue: 4 February 1963

Printer/ Quantity: Canadian Bank Note Limited, 478 556 000

Engraved (1 color) ,Plates of 600 subjects in six panes of 100

Scott number: 401 Crystal (mining industry)

Creator(s):Designed By Ernst Roch,Portrait Engraved by Yves Baril ,Letters and Symbols engraved by Donald J. Mitchell.

Historical Note: This stamp is the second in Canada's new regular issue series. The design was executed by Mr. Ernst Roch of Montreal, an internationally known artist and designer. The portrait of Her Majesty is executed in a simple almost classic style, giving a cameo appearance to the stamp. In the upper left corner of the stamp is a symbol to represent one to the primary sectors of Canadian economy. The symbol on the one-cent stamp is three crystals, representing Canada's mining industry. Canada has long been regarded as a great natural reservoir of mineral wealth, much of which has still to be developed. The last few years have seen tremendous expansion of mining in Canada. Long a world leader in the production of nickel and irons ores, Canada is also a leading producer of many other minirals, including gold and uranium. Presently the most important non-metallic mineral being mined in Canada is asbestos. Definitive Series historical note, first horizontal format low-value definitive set,last Official stamps issued, precancels, G overprints and tagged stamps were in this set .

[JohnnyO]

Title: Queen Elizabeth II Cameo Issue

Denomination: 2¢ Green

Date of Issue: 2 May 1963

Printer/Quantity: Canadian Bank Note Limited,440,047,000

Engraved (1 color) ,Plates of 600 subjects in six panes of 100

Scott Number: 402 tree (forestry)

Historical Note: This stamp completes the low denomination regular issue series started in October 1962. The design, showing Her Majesty in a simple almost classic style was executed by Mr. Ernst Roch of Montreal. As in previous stamps in this series there is a symbol in the upper left corner representative of one of the sectors of Canada's economy. The tree on the 2-cent stamp is symbolic of forest products and forestry. The British North America Act gives responsibility for forests to the Provinces. Over 1,711,893 square miles or approximately 48% of Canada's land mass is covered by forest. In 1960 in recognition of the importance of forestry to the country the federal government established a Department of Forestry. This Department works with the Provinces to provide the most effective conservation and utilization of the country's forests. Often when we think of forests we think only of lumbering. The other products which our forests produce are forgotten. During the last few years, however, there has been a growing recognition of the use of forest products in other areas. The development and manufacturing of cellulose products have extended the use of wood and the increasing production of plastic-wood products, fibreboard and laminated wood have resulted in a greater use of our trees particularly those which up to now have been classified as inferior grades of wood. Thus Canada has been able to make more complete utilization of forest resources and the elimination of much waste

[JohnnyO]

Title: Queen Elizabeth II Cameo Issue

Denomination: 3¢ purple

Date of Issue: 2 May 1963

Printer/Quantity: Canadian Bank Note Limited, 585,778,000

Engraved (1 color) ,Plates of 600 subjects in six panes of 100 .

Scott Number 403 Fishing Industry

Historical Note : This stamp completes the low denomination regular issue series started in October 1962. The design, showing Her Majesty in a simple almost classic style was executed by Mr. Ernst Roch of Montreal. As in previous stamps in this series there is a symbol in the upper left corner representative of one of the sectors of Canada's economy. The symbol of the fish on the 3-cent stamp is a recognition of the important part played by the fishing industry in Canada's economy. Canada is bounded on its east and west coast by the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and contains within its territorial boundaries some of the largest fresh water lakes in the world. As a result over 79,000 people are employed as commercial fishermen in Canada and this country ranks third in the export of fish and fish products. Canada is perhaps best known for its cod and its salmon. The Grand Banks, off Newfoundland are world famous for their abundance of cod, while salmon is chiefly associated with the British Columbia coast, although it is by no means restricted to this area. In addition to these two fish Canada also has many other varieties which are caught off its coasts and its inland lakes and rivers. The abundance of fish in all parts of the country has made Canada an attractive country for sports fishermen and has provided many hours of enjoyment to Canadians and to visitors to this country.

[JohnnyO]

Title: Queen Elizabeth II Cameo Issue

Denomination: 3¢ Dark purple ( color variant )

Date of Issue: 2 May 1963

Printer/Quantity: Canadian Bank Note Limited, 585,778,000

Engraved (1 color) ,Plates of 600 subjects in six panes of 100 .

Scott Number 403, Unitrade number 403 ii, Fishing Industry

Historical Note : This stamp completes the low denomination regular issue series started in October 1962. The design, showing Her Majesty in a simple almost classic style was executed by Mr. Ernst Roch of Montreal. As in previous stamps in this series there is a symbol in the upper left corner representative of one of the sectors of Canada's economy. The symbol of the fish on the 3-cent stamp is a recognition of the important part played by the fishing industry in Canada's economy. Canada is bounded on its east and west coast by the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and contains within its territorial boundaries some of the largest fresh water lakes in the world. As a result over 79,000 people are employed as commercial fishermen in Canada and this country ranks third in the export of fish and fish products. Canada is perhaps best known for its cod and its salmon. The Grand Banks, off Newfoundland are world famous for their abundance of cod, while salmon is chiefly associated with the British Columbia coast, although it is by no means restricted to this area. In addition to these two fish Canada also has many other varieties which are caught off its coasts and its inland lakes and rivers. The abundance of fish in all parts of the country has made Canada an attractive country for sports fishermen and has provided many hours of enjoyment to Canadians and to visitors to this country.

[JohnnyO]

Title: Queen Elizabeth II Cameo Issue

Denomination: 4¢ Carmine

Date of Issue: 4 February 1963

Printer/Quantity: Canadian Bank Note Limited, 1,452,000,000

Engraved (1 color) ,Plates of 600 subjects in six panes of 100 .

Scott Number :404 Tower (electricity)

Historical Note: This stamp is the third in Canada's new regular issue series. The design was executed by Mr. Ernst Roch of Montreal, an internationally known artist and designer. The portrait of Her Majesty is executed in a simple almost classic style giving a cameo appearance to the stamp. In the upper left corner of the stamp is a symbol to represent one of the primary sectors of the Canadian economy. The symbol on the four-cent stamp is an electric high tension tower representing Canadian industry. Canada has moved from a principally agricultural country at the time of Confederation in 1867 to its present position as one of the world's most important manufacturing countries. Manufacturing now accounts for more than 26% of the value of all goods and services produced in Canada annually. The growth of the construction industry in Canada has kept pace with manufacturing expansion. In 1960, 23% of the gross national product was devoted to expanding, modernizing, and renewing the nation's production facilities. An increase in urbanization which accompanied the industrial expansion had led to one of the largest home building surges in history.

[JohnnyO]

Title: Queen Elizabeth II Cameo Issue

Denomination: 5¢ Violet Blue.

Date of Issue: 3 October 1962

Printer/Quantity: Canadian Bank Note Limited, 1,489,000,000

Engraved (1 color) ,Plates of 600 subjects in six panes of 100 .

Scott Number ; 405 Wheat (agriculture)

Historical Note:
The new edition of Canada's regular issue postage stamps, the first since 1954 presents a portrait of Her Majesty in a simple, almost classic style. The stamp is based on a drawing of Her Majesty by Ernst Roch of Montreal, completed during two private sittings at Buckingham Palace arranged specifically for this new stamp issue. Traditionally, regular issue stamps such as the series in use since 1954 bear the portrait of the Monarch. The new series continue this tradition but with the addition of various Canadian symbols appearing in the upper left corner fo each stamp. The new stamp is also a departure from recent regular issue designs in that it is a horizontal type format, rather than the more common vertical style. The designer of the stamp, Mr. Roch, studied art in Gratz, Austria, and is a member of the Typographical Designers of Canada and of the American Institute of Graphic Art. He has exhibited in Europe, the United States and Canada, and since coming to Canada in 1953, has won 13 awards from the Toronto and Montreal Art Directors Clubs and has received many other honours. The first new stamp, the five cent denomination, portrays a head of wheat as a tribute to Canada's agriculture. The importance of agriculture in the Canadian economy is evidented by the fact that close to 300,000 square miles, or some 11 percent of the land mass of the provinces is used for the agricultural purposes. Although this area has not increased substantially in recent years agricultural production has increased greatly. This is accomplished by the use of modern methods and equipment. Another major factor in the increasing production rate is the activity of the federal and provincial departments of Agriculture. Over the years, these organizations have assisted Canadian farmers by ensuring price stability, credit provisions, crop insurance, and resource development. They have also provided information and guidance to farmers and made major contributions to the effective marketing of Canadian farm production.

[JohnnyO]

This is the set of all six, including the colour variant.




This is to show the tagging system on the stamps.

[JohnnyO]

Heres more of the Cameo Issuses in Tagged Winnipeg 2 bar and single bar stamps, Coils and Precancels.





some times you can see the bars on the back of the stamps.

[JohnnyO]

[JohnnyO]

and the coils ,iam missing the 2 cent

[JohnnyO]

Heres a little info on the stamps from my Unitrade Catalouge.

[JohnnyO]

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