U.S. #2126
6¢ Tricycle Coil
Transportation Series
Issue Date: May 6, 1985
City: Childs, MD
Quantity: 22,325,000
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Engraved
Perforations: 10 vertical
Color: Red brown
Today the tricycle is used by children too young to ride a bicycle. When first introduced, adults rode it as well. Developed as an alternative to the French bicycle, which was high-seated, unstable, and difficult to get on and off from, the tricycle was much safer and just as fast.