2016 First-Class Forever Stamp,Pets: Guinea Pigs
# 5114 - 2016 First-Class Forever Stamp - Pets: Guinea Pigs
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US #5114
2016 Guinea Pig – Pets
- Pictures a guinea pig
- Part of the 20-stamp Pets set honoring the wide range of animals we keep as companions
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Pets
Value: 47¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: August 2, 2016
First Day City: Las Vegas, Nevada
Quantity Issued: 400,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Double-sided Booklet of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored type III, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate the role our pet guinea pigs play in making our lives more enjoyable.
About the stamp design: Pictures a photograph by Eric Isselée of a guinea pig.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the SuperZoo National Show for Pet Retailers at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
About the Pets set: The USPS created 20 stamps to celebrate the many different animals we humans keep as companions. Each stamp pictures one species: puppies, betta fish, iguanas, hamsters, goldfish, kittens, rabbits, tortoises, guinea pigs, parrots, corn snakes, mice, hermit crabs, chinchillas, gerbils, geckos, cats, horses, parakeets, and dogs.
History the stamp represents: Guinea pigs are not pigs and did not originate in Guinea. These tailless rodents were actually domesticated in the Andean region of South America as early as 5000 BC. Traders brought guinea pigs o Europe, where they became popular among royalty, including Queen Elizabeth I.
Fast, alert, affectionate, and personable, guinea pigs weigh up to 2 ½ pounds and can reach 10 inches in length. They are easy to handle and do not bite or scratch. Guinea pigs are clean animals who spend a great deal of time grooming. They are also fairly healthy animals with low veterinarian costs.
Among guinea pigs’ most endearing traits are the noises they make, including squealing, chattering, rumbling, purring, and chirping. When they are excited, guinea pigs will run around in circles and hop a few inches into the air, which is known as “popcorn.” And while they are curious in familiar territory, guinea pigs are usually reluctant to leave their cage, even when the opportunity exists – another trait that makes them desirable to pet owners.
Guinea pigs’ calm and social nature makes them ideal pets, even for children. But like many social animals, they can become lonely without adequate attention. Owning two guinea pigs can help ensure your furry friend is always happy.
US #5114
2016 Guinea Pig – Pets
- Pictures a guinea pig
- Part of the 20-stamp Pets set honoring the wide range of animals we keep as companions
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Pets
Value: 47¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: August 2, 2016
First Day City: Las Vegas, Nevada
Quantity Issued: 400,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Double-sided Booklet of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored type III, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate the role our pet guinea pigs play in making our lives more enjoyable.
About the stamp design: Pictures a photograph by Eric Isselée of a guinea pig.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the SuperZoo National Show for Pet Retailers at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
About the Pets set: The USPS created 20 stamps to celebrate the many different animals we humans keep as companions. Each stamp pictures one species: puppies, betta fish, iguanas, hamsters, goldfish, kittens, rabbits, tortoises, guinea pigs, parrots, corn snakes, mice, hermit crabs, chinchillas, gerbils, geckos, cats, horses, parakeets, and dogs.
History the stamp represents: Guinea pigs are not pigs and did not originate in Guinea. These tailless rodents were actually domesticated in the Andean region of South America as early as 5000 BC. Traders brought guinea pigs o Europe, where they became popular among royalty, including Queen Elizabeth I.
Fast, alert, affectionate, and personable, guinea pigs weigh up to 2 ½ pounds and can reach 10 inches in length. They are easy to handle and do not bite or scratch. Guinea pigs are clean animals who spend a great deal of time grooming. They are also fairly healthy animals with low veterinarian costs.
Among guinea pigs’ most endearing traits are the noises they make, including squealing, chattering, rumbling, purring, and chirping. When they are excited, guinea pigs will run around in circles and hop a few inches into the air, which is known as “popcorn.” And while they are curious in familiar territory, guinea pigs are usually reluctant to leave their cage, even when the opportunity exists – another trait that makes them desirable to pet owners.
Guinea pigs’ calm and social nature makes them ideal pets, even for children. But like many social animals, they can become lonely without adequate attention. Owning two guinea pigs can help ensure your furry friend is always happy.