| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | April 17, 2019 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Quantity | 480,000 |
| Denomination |
 PERMANENT™ (P).Current monetary value: $0.92. |
| Series | Sweet Canada |
| Series Time Span | 2019 |
| Postal Administration | Canada |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
U-VF
|
Used - Very Fine |
An original Canadian recipe, Saskatoon berry pie is a local delight, with the berries, tasting like a mix of almonds and apples, wrapped in flaky pastry. A staple for Indigenous peoples and early settlers, the berries are high in fibre, protein and antioxidants. Their name is derived from the Cree word misâskwatômina, which also inspired the name of the city of Saskatoon, meaning “at the Saskatoon berry.”
Our country’s traditional desserts offer more than just a scrumptious way to end a meal – their origins are a tasty part of our history. These stamps give you a chance to discover the sweet stories behind some of our favourite treats.
Working with designers Roy White and Liz Wurzinger of Vancouver’s Subplot Design Inc., illustrator Mary Ellen Johnson began her assignment in the kitchen, baking the five delectable desserts chosen for the stamps, photographing them, and then creating oil paintings of each. Subplot reinforced the culinary concept with a recipe card-inspired design that shows a truly satisfying slice of creativity.