From Far and Wide (Part 4): International rate stamps - coil of 50

Get the convenience of a handy coil of 50 international rate ($2.92) stamps– one of nine definitives in the 4th edition of the multi-year From Far and Wide series.

The stamp, which is for mailing to international destinations, features the Qarlinngua sea arch in Arctic Bay, Nunavut, by Canadian photographer Clare Kines.

From Far and Wide showcases more of Canada’s most photogenic vistas, transporting Canadians – and their mail – from coast to coast to coast. This issue celebrates the incredible beauty and diversity of Canada’s natural and cultural landscapes.

Good to know

• This 4th edition of the From Far and Wide definitive issue features an international rate stamp ($2.92) for mailing to international destinations.
• It is one of nine stamps available in the 4th edition of the From Far and Wide series, which also includes Permanent™, U.S. and oversized mailing postage rates.
• The coil of 50 stamps offers real convenience for mailing to international destinations.

About From Far and Wide, Part 4

Captivating images of Canada’s natural and cultural beauty are the focus of this 4th edition of the From Far and Wide series. These stamps are sure to stir your sense of adventure and add some new stops to your sightseeing list.

About Nunavut’s Qarlinngua sea arch

The international rate stamp features a photograph of the Qarlinngua sea arch in Arctic Bay, Nunavut, by Canadian photographer Clare Kines.

• Pronounced kar-ling-wah, the Qarlinngua sea arch is located approximately 85 kilometres southwest of the community of Arctic Bay, Nunavut, at the north end of Baffin Island.
• The Inuktitut name means "like pants."
• Locals estimate that the formation is more than 50 metres high.
• Wind and water erosion over many years likely contributed to the formation.

About the design

The international rate stamp features a photograph of the Qarlinngua sea arch in Arctic Bay, Nunavut, by Canadian photographer Clare Kines.

The dramatic image on the stamp shows the stone arch and other nearby rock formations blanketed in snow.