US 2021 Day of the Dead Festival 58c. Scott. 5642


US 2021 Day of the Dead Festival 58c. Scott. 5642


Series: Day of the Dead Festival (2021)

Stamp details: Day of the Dead - Woman's Skull with Curled Hair

Issued date: 30-09-2021 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 58c.
(FOREVER º - No Face Value)

Format: Pane of 20

Emission: Commemorative
First Day City: El Paso, Texas

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 5642
Michel (Germany): 5875BA
Yvert et Tellier (France): 5484

Designers: Luis Fitch (designer & illustrator) ; Antonio Alcalá (art director)

Dimensions (height x width):
23.25mm x 31.25mm

Printer: Banknote Corporation of America
Print Method: Offset

Perforation: Serpentine Die Cut

Stamp Colors: Multicolored
Gum type: Self-Adhesive

Themes: Festival, Tradition, Flowers

Total print: 8,750,000 (estimate)

Note: Stamp from se-tenant 'strip of four'.

Face value US$0.58 on day of issue.

Description:- The Day of the Dead is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2, though other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on the locality. It is widely observed in Mexico, where it largely developed, and is also observed in other places, especially by people of Mexican heritage. Although related to the simultaneous Christian remembrances for Hallowtide, it has a much less solemn tone and is portrayed as a holiday of joyful celebration rather than mourning. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and to remember friends and family members who have died. These celebrations can take a humorous tone, as celebrants remember funny events and anecdotes about the departed.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Dead