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SCOTT NO 1606b A653
DATE OF ISSUE 1996 Jun 13
FACE VALUE 45c
COUNTRY Canada
   
DESCRIPTION The stamp shows a Miner trekking to gold fields & boats on lake Laberge. It is issued for Yukon gold rush. Thousands stampeded to the goldfields, relentlessly pushing themselves with the sled order "Marche!" (or "Mush!").
   
VARIATION DESCRIPTION It is a first day cover issued on yukon gold rush. It shows a scenic view of the whole area. The meter mark depicts an emblem of gold rush.
   
MINERAL Miners, Mining, Mining Tools
VARIATION Meter Mark, Block, First Day Cover, PC, Envelope