Coils (100 / 50):
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Coil (5000):
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Booklets:
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Souvenir sheet:
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Background
Initial release date: Jan 11/10
Designs (orchids):
- P [Permanent(tm)] Striped Coralroot
- $1.00 Giant Helleborine
- $1.22 Rose Pogonia
- $1.70 Grass Pink
Scott/Unitrade numbers:
- 2357 (Permanent coil), 2361 (roll of 5,000)
- 2356 (souvenir sheet)
- 2358-2360 (coils)
- 2362-2364 (booklet singles)
- BK419-BK421 (booklets)
Printer: Lowe-Martin (Ottawa, ON)
Printing method: Lithography (5 colours)
Paper: self-adhesive, TRC
Designers: Monique Dufour, Sophie Lafortune
Postage rates (Jan 11/10-Jan 16/11):
- P = 57c - domestic lettermail (0-30g)
- $1.00 -USA (0-30g) and domestic (30-50g)
- $1.22 -domestic non-standard (0-60g), domestic oversize (0-100g)
- $1.70 - International (0-30g)
Format:
Coil Checklist
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Self-adhesive |
Water-activated gum |
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Coil |
Souvenir sheet |
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Die cut 7.85 – 8.85
(9.35-9.60 in one row) |
Die cut 7.90 – 9.25 |
Die cut 7.80– 8.70 |
Die cut 9.2 |
Die cut 9.2 |
Perf 13.4x13.1 |
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C paper |
C paper |
C paper |
Quarterly pack |
Roll of 5000 |
C paper |
| Domestic First-class rate: |
| P Striped Coralroot |
Jan 11/10 |
May 2010 |
Jul 2010 |
x |
Jan 11/10 |
Jan 11/10 |
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USA rate: |
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$1.00 Giant Helleborine |
Jan 11/10 |
May 2010 |
Jul 2010 |
x |
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Jan 11/10 |
| Domestic Non-standard and Oversize rate
(0-100g): |
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$1.22 Rose Pogonia |
Jan 11/10 |
May 2010 |
Jul 2010 |
x |
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Jan 11/10 |
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International rate: |
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$1.70 Grass pink |
Jan 11/10 |
May 2010 |
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x |
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Jan 11/10 |
The date shown is the date of issue of that specific variety. A "blank" means
the item does not exist.
Coil Distribution
The coils were distributed to post offices in boxes, with 10 rolls per box.
Self-adhesive labels were applied to one end of these boxes that contained
several pieces of information:
- quantity of rolls per box
- Canada Post product number
- printing roll number, date, and time
- internal barcode and number
| Permanent |
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$1.00 |
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| $1.22 |
$1.70 |
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The rolls were wrapped around a thick inner core or cardboard. A clear,
self-adhesive sticker was applied on the end of the roll to keep it rolled. This
'wrapper' had a UPC barcode which would be scanned at the post office checkout.
Each wrapper was colour-coded to match the corresponding stamp.
Coil Serpentine Die Cutting
Three different die cutting patterns have appeared on these stamps
(all are approximate or average measurements):
- 7.85 – 8.85 (9.35 - 9.60 in one row) horizontally (all 4 values)
- 7.90 – 9.25 horizontally (P, $1.00 and $1.22)
- 7.80 – 8.70 horizontally (P, $1.00 and $1.22)
We say “approximately” because the serpentine die cutting is not consistent
across the full printing press. In fact, even across a single stamp the
peaks and valleys will vary both in depth and width. It is as if a piece of
metal were made into an accordion and then stretched by hand with no
apparent effort to precision.
Coil
- Rolls of 5,000
The Permanent coil was released in rolls of 5,000 stamps on
January 11, 2010. The die cutting is a consistent 9.2 across the top and
bottom of the stamp.
Due to the consistent, and different die cut gauge, these stamps are
different compared to those from rolls of 100. They may prove to be
difficult to find on commercial mailings used in period.
The stamps are rolled in a horizontal format (compared to vertical for the
same design in rolls of 100 issued to post offices). There is a gap between
the stamps and extra backing paper above and below the stamps. Illustrated
below is a strip of 10, as received from the philatelic sales branch. These
stamps could only be ordered in strips of 4 or 10; full rolls are only
available to business clients.
There are no additional markings on the roll - either front or back.
Uncut Press Panel of 100
The Permanent stamp was released in an uncut press panel of 100 stamps. This clearly shows the die cutting pattern across the 10 columns
(before separating into rolls) of stamps.
The $1.00, $1.22 and $1.70 designs were issued in booklet "panels" of 6 stamps.
Booklet Checklist
| Booklet panes |
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C paper |
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back cover: |
Xpresspost |
| $1.00 Giant Helleborine |
Jan 11/10 |
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$1.22 Rose Pogonia |
Jan 11/10 |
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$1.70 Grass Pink |
Jan 11/10 |
Booklet Cover
The original printings of these booklets advertised "Xpresspost", each
denomination noting a different destination.
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Perf gauge
