U.S. #721
1932 3¢ Washington
Horizontal Coil

Issue Date: June 24, 1932
First City: Washington, DC
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method: Rotary

Perforations: 10 Vertical

Color: Deep Violet

When the first-class letter rate was increased to 3¢ in June 1932, a new stamp was needed to meet the change. This stamp was adapted from the 2¢ stamp in the Washington Bicentennial Issue (#707). The denomination and color were changed and the ribbons with “1732” and “1932” were removed. The portrait of Washington by Stuart was used for the vignette. It’s the same image used on the $1 bill.