STAMP
CultureCanadian
Object numberHF.2022.1.5.1-.3
DescriptionThree Canada revenue tobacco tax stamps. Each stamp has "Canada" present along the top center with the monetary value present below at the center. Each stamp also has the monetary value in each of the bottom corners with the product at the bottom center .1 is green with a coat of arms at the center and "205 / 2-10D" stamped in black ink with "Cigars" at the bottom center. .2 is black with "29" in the center and has "64 10 D - 6 / 64" stamped in pink ink. .3 is black with "25" at the center and "16 17 E - 1 / 16" stamped in black. At the bottom center is "Cigarettes". Narrative
During renovations to a former Lebanese grocery store, located on the corner of Pownal and Richmond streets, this coin was found amongst the assortment of candy and treat wrappers, hidden underneath the original store counter by Saied and Esma Kays' three daughters. Other items like these excise stamps joined the group of hidden wrappers enjoyed while "helping" their parents in the store.
Canadian cigar stamps first appeared in 1864 and were used for over a century until 1974, making Canada the last country to cease using tax stamps.
