When the subject of "Canadian Philately", is brought up, the mention of the famous bluenose is sure to follow. The most famous Canadian stamp, the 50cent bluenose was made for release as part of the George V "Scroll" series.
It was a high valued definitive for the time, so it was important to have one of the best design it. Robert Savage was chosen, the founder of the Canadian Bank Noted Company in Ottawa.
The Beautiful schooner depicted on the stamp was designed by William J. Roué, a ship designer. The bluenose is one of the schooners that sailed the Atlantic for a long time. Not only this stamp has showna schooner, but the 10cent Canadian coin has one every year.
An undefeates racer, her fate was still to be met. Im 1946, the ship was wrecked on the shores of Haiti.
You may consider aquiring one of these beautiful stamps if you already don't have one.
VALUE:$20-$500
Newer 1998 Bluenose stamp, honoring William J. Roué, ship designer