2000 33c Celebrate the Century,1980s: Figure Skating
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US #3190e
2000 Figure Skating – Celebrate the Century (1980s)
• Part of the ninth sheet in the Celebrate the Century stamp series issued from 1998-2000
• Commemorates figure skating’s rise in popularity during the 1980s
• Includes text on the back with historical details
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Series: Celebrate the Century
Value: 33¢ First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: January 12, 2000
First Day City: Titusville, Florida
Quantity Issued: 90,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset, Intaglio
Format: Panes of 15
Perforations: 11.5
Tagging: Block tagging
Why the stamp was issued: To honor America’s increased skill in the sport of figure skating during the 1980s and its successful victories in nine World Championships and two Olympic Games.
About the stamp design: Pictures artwork by Robert Rodriguez of a female figure skater. Includes the following text on the back: “Figure skating gained popularity during the 1980s as fans eagerly followed national and international rivalries. Americans captured nine World Championships and American men won the gold medal in 1984 and 1988.”
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, Florida.
About the Celebrate the Century series: The USPS launched the Celebrate the Century series in 1998 to mark the end of the 20th century and herald the arrival of the 21st. The series includes 10 sheets of 15 stamps (150 in total), with each honoring important moments from a different decade (1900s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s). At the time of completion, it was the longest and most ambitious commemorative stamp series in US history.
History the stamp represents: The success of American athletes at the Olympic games in 1984 and 1988 brought the sport of figure skating into the spotlight during the 1980s. Rivalries between skaters on national and international circuits also contributed to this new interest. Fans appreciated the skills needed to be an award-winning performer. This transformed many figure skaters into world celebrities.
Figure skating competitions take place on a rink about 200 feet long and 100 feet wide. Performers are given scores based on the technical merit, artistic expression, choreography, and artistry of their routine.
The 1980s were successful years for American figure skating. Nine world championships were captured by Americans during that time. In 1984, Scott Hamilton won the gold medal for the US. In 1988, Brian Boitano won the gold. Hamilton and Boitano captured US and World Championships many times as well.
Rosalynn Sumner and Debi Thomas are two very successful skaters who represented America in the 1980s. Both are winners of several US and World Championships. Jill Trenary was also a US champion.
Many professional figure skaters join ice shows after their retirement from competition. The popularity of these shows also increased during the 1980s.
US #3190e
2000 Figure Skating – Celebrate the Century (1980s)
• Part of the ninth sheet in the Celebrate the Century stamp series issued from 1998-2000
• Commemorates figure skating’s rise in popularity during the 1980s
• Includes text on the back with historical details
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Series: Celebrate the Century
Value: 33¢ First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: January 12, 2000
First Day City: Titusville, Florida
Quantity Issued: 90,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset, Intaglio
Format: Panes of 15
Perforations: 11.5
Tagging: Block tagging
Why the stamp was issued: To honor America’s increased skill in the sport of figure skating during the 1980s and its successful victories in nine World Championships and two Olympic Games.
About the stamp design: Pictures artwork by Robert Rodriguez of a female figure skater. Includes the following text on the back: “Figure skating gained popularity during the 1980s as fans eagerly followed national and international rivalries. Americans captured nine World Championships and American men won the gold medal in 1984 and 1988.”
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, Florida.
About the Celebrate the Century series: The USPS launched the Celebrate the Century series in 1998 to mark the end of the 20th century and herald the arrival of the 21st. The series includes 10 sheets of 15 stamps (150 in total), with each honoring important moments from a different decade (1900s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s). At the time of completion, it was the longest and most ambitious commemorative stamp series in US history.
History the stamp represents: The success of American athletes at the Olympic games in 1984 and 1988 brought the sport of figure skating into the spotlight during the 1980s. Rivalries between skaters on national and international circuits also contributed to this new interest. Fans appreciated the skills needed to be an award-winning performer. This transformed many figure skaters into world celebrities.
Figure skating competitions take place on a rink about 200 feet long and 100 feet wide. Performers are given scores based on the technical merit, artistic expression, choreography, and artistry of their routine.
The 1980s were successful years for American figure skating. Nine world championships were captured by Americans during that time. In 1984, Scott Hamilton won the gold medal for the US. In 1988, Brian Boitano won the gold. Hamilton and Boitano captured US and World Championships many times as well.
Rosalynn Sumner and Debi Thomas are two very successful skaters who represented America in the 1980s. Both are winners of several US and World Championships. Jill Trenary was also a US champion.
Many professional figure skaters join ice shows after their retirement from competition. The popularity of these shows also increased during the 1980s.