Penny Lilac facts for kids
The Penny Lilac was a special postage stamp used in Great Britain (which is now the United Kingdom). It was first made on July 12, 1881. People used this stamp until 1901. It became the main stamp for sending letters during the rest of Queen Victoria's time as queen. Millions of these stamps were printed!
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What is a Postage Stamp?
A postage stamp is a small piece of paper. You stick it on an envelope or package. It shows that you have paid the fee to send mail. Stamps help mail get from one place to another. Before stamps, the person receiving the mail often had to pay.
The Penny Lilac's Look and Name
The Penny Lilac stamp was called "Penny" because it cost one penny. This was a common price for sending a letter back then. It was called "Lilac" because of its color. The stamp had a picture of Queen Victoria on it. She was the queen of Great Britain for a very long time.
Why Was It So Important?
The Penny Lilac was very important because it was used so much. It was the standard stamp for letters for about 20 years. This means almost everyone sending a letter in Great Britain used this stamp. Because it was used for so long and by so many people, huge numbers of these stamps were made. This made sending letters easy and affordable for many years.
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