U.S. #C85
1972 11¢ Olympic Games

Issue Date: August 17, 1972
First City: Washington, D.C.
Quantity Issued:  92,710,000
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Photogravure (Andreotti)
Perforation: 11 x 10 1/2

Color: Black, blue, red...  more

U.S. #C85
1972 11¢ Olympic Games

Issue Date: August 17, 1972
First City: Washington, D.C.
Quantity Issued:  92,710,000
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Photogravure (Andreotti)
Perforation: 11 x 10 1/2

Color: Black, blue, red, emerald, and yellow

U.S. #C85 was issued to commemorate the Olympic Games – particularly the 11th Winter Olympic Games held in Sapporo, Japan.