1963 5c Emancipation Proclamation

U.S. #1233

1963 5¢ Emancipation Proclamation 

Issue Date: August 16, 1963

City: Chicago, Illinois

Quantity: 132,435,000

Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method: Giori Press

Perforations: 11

Color: Dark blue, black and red

On June 19, 1865, slaves in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom by the Emancipation Proclamation (issued two years prior). The day the last American slaves were freed has become a holiday celebrated officially in 45 states.