Diwali: First joint issue with India Post
September 21, 2017
This year, the 15th day of Kartika in the Hindu calendar falls on October 19 to mark the beginning of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, which is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains throughout Canada and around the world. For the occasion, Canada Post and India Post released their first joint issue one month before the festival.
The Canadian special commemorative stamp, which can be reprinted based on demand, was designed by Doreen Colonello at Entro Communications. It is part of our second issue this year on multicultural events.
Illumination is believed to ward off evil and attract happiness and good fortune. In keeping with these beliefs, annual Diwali traditions include fireworks and the lighting of rows of small clay lamps – much like the ones depicted on the stamps. Colourful geometric rangoli patterns are created using such things as rice, paint, sand or flower petals. Also, special sweets are enjoyed and gifts exchanged.
Booklet of 10 stamps
$8.50
- Product #: 414063111
- Denomination: 2 x Permanent™ (domestic)
- Dimensions: 30 mm x 36 mm
- Printing Process: 5 colours + varnish
- Quantity: 300,000
- OFDC Cancellation Location: Toronto ON
Official First Day Cover
$2.70
- Product #: 414063131
- Denomination: 2 x Permanent™ (domestic)
- Dimensions: 190 mm x 112 mm
- Quantity: 12,000
- OFDC Cancellation Location: Toronto ON
Souvenir sheet (Canada)
$3.00
- Product #: 404063145
- Denomination: 1 x $2.50 (international) 1 x 25 Indian rupees
- Dimensions: 75 mm x 100 mm
- Printing Process: 5 colours + varnish
- Quantity: 75,000
Joint souvenir sheet Official First Day Cover
$4.00
- Product #: 342159
- Denomination: 1 x $2.50 (international) 1 x 25 Indian rupees
- Dimensions: 190 mm x 112 mm
- Quantity: 8,000
- OFDC Cancellation Location: Toronto ON and India
Souvenir sheet (India)
$0.60
- Product #: 342168
- Denomination: 1 x 25 - 1 x 5 Indian rupees
- Dimensions: 137 mm x 84 mm
- Quantity: 10,000*