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SPECIAL FEATURES

• This issue honours 3 inspirational athletes: Sandra Schmirler in curling, Sarah Burke in freestyle skiing and Barbara Ann Scott in figure skating.
• The domestic stamps capture each pioneer performing the sport they loved and excelled in.
• Each booklet contains 10 domestic stamps—giving you 30 stamps in total. Share their inspirational stories as you send mail across Canada!
• Career highlights for each athlete are included on the booklets, so that you can learn more about their accomplishments and legacy.

ABOUT THE DESIGN

• These stamp booklets are designed by Paprika, based in Montreal. Each stamp features an illustration by Louis Hébert.
• Sandra Schmirler’s stamp is based off a photo taken by Michael Burns. Schmirler, in red and white, delivers the rock down the ice.
• Sarah Burke’s stamp is based off a photo taken by Spencer Kovats. Burke is shown smiling, on an icy blue and white winter background.
• Barbara Ann Scott’s stamp is based off a 1948 photo taken by Bill Newton. With her white skating dress and skates, the graceful athlete she looks like she has just completed her routine.
• Each booklet features a short bio, plus additional photos of each athlete.

For more information, see the January 2014 issue of Canada Post’s Details magazine.

BACKGROUND

• Sandra Schmirler (1963-2000) captured 3 Canadian Curling Championships and 3 World Curling Championships. She skipped Team Canada to a gold medal at the Nagano1998 Olympic Winter Games.
• Sarah Burke (1982-2012) was a four-time Winter X Games gold medalist, and won the world championship in the half-pipe in 2005. She was instrumental in getting her sport included in the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
• Barbara Ann Scott (1928-2012) was a two-time World Champion (1947–1948) title, a four-time Canadian National Champion (1944–46, 48) in ladies' singles, and a gold medal winner at the St. Moritz 1948 Olympic Winter Games.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Contains 30 stamps (10 per booklet).
• Each has a value of $0.63, the current rate for standard domestic mail.
• Stamp measures 32 mm x 32 mm.
• Issue/On Sale Date: February 3, 2014.

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