Issue Date: January 18, 2003
Topic: NHL All-Stars. This was the fourth set in a series of NHL All-Star stamps issued by Canada Post between 2000 and 2005.
Players Featured: The sheet features six legendary hockey players:
Bill Durnan
Raymond Bourque
Serge Savard
Stan Mikita
Mike Bossy
Frank Mahovlich
Denomination: Each stamp was 48¢, making the total face value of the sheet $2.88.
Scott Catalog Number: 1971 refers to the souvenir sheet of 6 stamps. There's also Scott #1972 which refers to the booklet pane of 6 stamps, which has slightly different perforation characteristics.
Condition (NH): "NH" stands for "Mint Never Hinged," which means the stamps are in pristine condition, have never been mounted with a hinge, and retain their original gum. This is generally the most desirable condition for collectors.
Value: The value of these stamps can vary depending on the seller, specific condition, and market demand. However, a common listed Scott Catalogue Value (SCV) for the pane of 6 is around $14 USD. You can find them for sale on various online platforms, often in the range of $7.50 to $19.50 USD.
These stamps are popular among both stamp collectors and hockey fans due to their theme and the iconic players featured.
