U.S. #2903
1996 5¢ Butte
American Scenes
Issue Date: March 16, 1996
City: San Jose, CA
Quantity: 825,000,000
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Gravure
Perforations: 9.8
Color: Magenta, light blue, yellow, purple, and dark purple
In 1996, this five-cent stamp was issued for use on bulk rate (third class) non-profit mail. It depicts a colorful butte scene and is part of the "American Scenes" series. The stamp was issued to supplement supplies of the 5¢ Canoe and 5¢ Old Glory non-profit coil stamps and to offer customers more design variety.