Twelve Penny Black facts for kids
The Twelve Penny Black is a super rare and famous Canada stamp. It was first made in 1851. This special stamp had a value of 12 pence. It showed a beautiful portrait of Queen Victoria, who was the ruler at that time.
The Story of the Twelve Penny Black
In 1851, a part of Canada called the Province of Canada started making its own stamps. They decided to put a picture of Queen Victoria on these new stamps. The picture they used was a famous portrait painted by an artist named Alfred Edward Chalon. This specific picture of the Queen is often called the Chalon head design.
These stamps were not printed in Canada. Instead, they were printed far away in New York, United States.
What Makes This Stamp So Rare?
The Twelve Penny Black is one of the most valuable stamps in the world. Stamps that are in great shape and have never been used are worth a lot of money. For example, in February 2006, one of these rare stamps was sold for about £116,000. That's a huge amount of money for a tiny piece of paper! Its rarity and age make it a treasure for stamp collectors.
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