COMMANDING COLLECTIBLES

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2 COMMANDING COLLECTIBLES Beam Admiral James T. Kirk and Captain Jean-Luc Picard aboard with these limited edition framed prints. Both include two Official First Day Covers and a mat etched with the delta shield. Only Kirk s enlargement is signed by Star Trek s first star, Montréal-born William Shatner. Only 600 available, framed, signed and numbered Authentic signature $ Limited edition framed print in. x 23 in. / 603 mm x 584 mm Only 600 available $ Limited edition framed print in. x 23 in. / 603 mm x 584 mm canadapost.ca/startrek From Canada or the U.S From other countries

3 DETAILS APRIL 2017 No.4 Captain s log Stardate: April 27, A second year on the edge of the final frontier concludes our exploration of the best of Star Trek. We ve discovered seven new stamps and added them to our collection. Led by James T. Kirk (played by Montréal-born William Shatner), they feature three Starfleet captains who followed in his footsteps and one who made humanity s first foray into interstellar space. Although we have made some great discoveries, our mission has also been dangerous. Starfleet s finest share their stamps with some of the galaxy s most nefarious villains. We also learned of a tiny but intrepid shuttlecraft coil stamp and a large, looming Borg design TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED INCOMING TRANSMISSION On March 15, 2017, in Studio City, California, William Shatner signed enlargements of the Admiral James T. Kirk stamp, which are the focus of the limited edition framed print. We are the Borg. Lower your shields and prepare to be assimilated. Your technological and philatelic distinctiveness will be added to our own. Your stamps will bring us closer to perfection. Resistance is futile. Celebrate Star Trek s continuing mission with a fleet of commemorative stamps and keepsakes. Printed in Canada. Permanent and Picture Postage are trademarks of Canada Post Corporation Royal Canadian Mint. All rights reserved. TM & 2017 CBS Studios Inc Paramount Pictures Corp. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. DETAILS 4 APRIL

4 STAR TREK Issue date: April 27, 2017 $7 35 Pane of 5 stamps After Star Trek finished its three-year run in 1969, fans were left yearning for more stories from the stars. William Shatner s James T. Kirk had captured imaginations and, with fan interest mounting, Star Trek: The Motion Picture debuted in 1979, kicking off six original series feature films including fan favourite Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. But Kirk did more than inspire fans, he set the standard for every Starfleet captain to come. Five stamps in this issue pay homage to Kirk and his counterparts Jean-Luc Picard, Benjamin Sisko, Kathryn Janeway and Jonathan Archer. These Starfleet heroes saved the galaxy time after time, even in the face of the seemingly unstoppable villains whose likenesses loom in the background. Two other stamps celebrate the intrepid Class-F shuttle and ominous Borg cube. Designed by Kosta Tsetsekas and Adrian Horvath, of Signals Design Group, these stamps share a similar look to those issued in 2016, with a more modern feel. There s more drama, says Horvath, adding that, as a fan of Star Trek: The Next Generation, revisiting the futuristic series stoked a renewed interest in his favourite episodes. 4 DETAILS 4 APRIL 2017 canadapost.ca/shop

5 $8 50 Booklet of 10 stamps The ships, the captains and, especially, the villains give these stamps more drama. Adrian Horvath, stamp designer Treated with red tagging ink, Star Trek glows under a black light. Admiral Kirk vs. Khan Noonien Singh After completing his original five-year mission and earning a promotion, Admiral James T. Kirk set an unassailable standard for every Starfleet captain. But being stuck behind a desk at Starfleet Command made the aging admiral restless. Kirk rejoined the U.S.S. Enterprise, the first step toward a final showdown with his most cunning and deadly adversary: Khan. Set on revenge, the genetically enhanced superhuman cost Kirk the life of his closest companion. Ready to place an order? Our convenient online store is always open. DETAILS 4 APRIL

6 Captain Picard vs. Locutus of Borg More by the book than Kirk, Captain Jean-Luc Picard led his crew with stern professionalism. When Borg drones invaded the U.S.S. Enterprise-D, they captured and assimilated Picard into the Borg Collective. Renamed Locutus and forced to be the Borg s spokesperson, Picard was eventually rescued by his crew, though not before he was the Borg s unwilling agent of destruction. Haunted, Picard finally overcame his demons in a final showdown with the Borg Queen. Captain Sisko vs. Dukat Posted to the space station Deep Space 9, near the planet Bajor, Captain Benjamin Sisko took to heart his mission to help the Bajorans recover from the Cardassian occupation. Dukat, the dangerous former prefect of the station, considered Sisko s new role as a personal affront and wanted revenge. This animosity led to escalating tensions between the Federation and a new, powerful enemy known as the Dominion, and placed Captain Sisko at the centre of a battle between good and evil. Captain Janeway vs. the Borg Queen Sent to pursue renegades known as the Maquis, Captain Kathryn Janeway and the crew of the U.S.S. Voyager thought they d be home in no time. Unexpectedly, Voyager and a Maquis vessel were transported to the other side of the galaxy. Far from home, the two crews united and began a decadeslong journey back to the Federation. In the end, Janeway faced off against the enigmatic Borg Queen and used the Collective s advanced technology to speed Voyager s return home. 6 DETAILS 4 APRIL 2017 Visit your local post office.

7 Captain Archer vs. Commander Dolim One of Starfleet s earliest pioneers, Captain Jonathan Archer represented United Earth before the founding of the Federation. In 2153, Archer and the Enterprise NX-01 responded when the mysterious Xindi suddenly attacked Earth. The Enterprise trailed the Xindi to a dangerous region of space known as the Delphic Expanse, where Archer confronted Commander Dolim, a genocidal Xindi-Reptilian convinced that the destruction of humanity would ensure the survival of his people. The shuttlecraft Galileo The U.S.S. Enterprise carried a fleet of shuttlecraft designed for short-range space exploration, planetary landings, and (often) dangerous missions. The first of these shuttles named Galileo (NCC ) met an explosive fate in orbit around Taurus II, seconds after its crew was beamed safely to the Enterprise. In honour of the spunky little craft, its name was passed on to future models, making it the most famous of the Enterprise sidekicks. The Borg The cybernetic Borg had no interest in diplomacy; they sought only to achieve perfection by assimilating different species. Those assimilated lost all sense of individual identity and became merely an extension of the Borg Collective a fate many considered worse than death. The appearance of a Borg cube the Collective s formidable spaceship often meant the destruction of a civilization. Resistance, as the Borg said, was futile. Approx. 75% of actual size Only available in prestige booklet and OFDC pack See what s new in-store for you. DETAILS 4 APRIL

8 FASCINATING COLLECTIBLES Take a peek at Starfleet s most impressive service records and learn more about the intrepid shuttlecraft Galileo and the ominous Borg cube on these collectible, first-day-of-issue special envelopes, also known as Official First Day Covers. Send the postage-paid postcards celebrating memorable moments from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and a top episode from each Star Trek television series. $3 40 Strip of 4 stamps Not shown $8 50 Strip of 10 stamps Not shown $42 50 Coil of 50 stamps $5 99 Stamp dispenser (stamps sold separately) Famous quotes from the series are revealed on the back of the coil. Ready for mailing in Canada, to anywhere in the galaxy. $11 95 Postcards (set of 5) DETAILS 4 APRIL 2017 From Canada or the U.S

9 $16 95 First day of issue special envelopes (set of 7) Product Denomination Size Quantity Printing process Booklet of 10 stamps 5 x Permanent (domestic rate) 45 mm x 30 mm 350,000 Lithography in 4 colours Pane of 5 stamps 1 x Permanent, 1 x $1, 1 x $1.20, 1 x $1.80, 1 x $ mm x 181 mm 85,000 Lithography in 5 colours Official First Day Cover Kirk Picard Sisko Janeway Archer Galileo shuttle Borg Permanent (domestic rate) Permanent (domestic rate) Permanent (domestic rate) Permanent (domestic rate) Permanent (domestic rate) Permanent (domestic rate) $5 Prestige booklet Permanent, $1, $1.20, $1.80, $2.50, $5 Uncut press sheet of 6 souvenir sheets from prestige booklet 1 x Permanent, 1 x $1, 1 x $1.20, 1 x $1.80, 1 x $ mm x 112 mm 190 mm x 112 mm 190 mm x 112 mm 190 mm x 112 mm 190 mm x 112 mm 190 mm x 112 mm 190 mm x 112 mm 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 Cancellation site: Montréal QC Vulcan AB Vulcan AB Vulcan AB Vulcan AB Vulcan AB Vulcan AB 171 mm x 96 mm 75,000 Lithography in 5 colours 483 mm x 650 mm 5,000 Lithography in 5 colours, 1 silver foil, 1 holigraphic foil Coil of 50 stamps Permanent (domestic rate) 24 mm x 20 mm 60,000 Lithography in 5 colours Design: Kosta Tsetsekas, Adrian Horvath (Signals) Photos: CBS Printing: Lowe-Martin Gum type: PVA Included in Stamps of Canada April-June 2017 collector s pack: die-cut singles from booklet of 10 and coil, pane of 5 stamps From other countries DETAILS 4 APRIL

10 PRESTIGE BOOKLET It was fun revisiting the newer series. Every time I got home from work, I wanted to watch old episodes again. Adrian Horvath, stamp designer The booklet includes all the Star Trek stamps issued in This sequel to our 2016 prestige booklet celebrating 50 years of Star Trek completes the story of the famous franchise. See classic stills of Admiral James T. Kirk s adventures on the big screen and shots of the stellar crew members who brought four fabulous television series to life. Celebrate the Starfleet heroes featured on the stamps, the ships they commanded with distinction, and the first officers who served and sometimes challenged their captains. Designer Adrian Horvath, of Vancouver-based Signals, created the 2016 and 2017 Star Trek booklets. A particular fan of Star Trek: The Next Generation, he turned to the CBS archives and episode stills to find images of some of the most memorable moments from the top four episodes in each series. He also created the most spectacular stamp in the issue: a uniquely shaped, Borg cube stamp, enhanced to perfection with holographic foil and multilayered embossing. I m excited for fans and collectors. It s cool and commanding just like the Borg, says Horvath. With the colour and texture added by the special effects, it really looks like it s coming right at you. 10 DETAILS 4 APRIL 2017 canadapost.ca/shop

11 A VISUAL STORY OF STAR TREK Exclusive mint $5 Borg stamp inside $ This collectible booklet revisits the Star Trek franchise with a constellation of starring heroes and devious villains. Both embossed and debossed, the Borg cube is enhanced with holographic foil. Exclusive gummed stamp souvenir sheets bring a traditional feel to the booklet. Still available $19 95 The Original Series stamp booklet (2016) canadapost.ca/startrek From Canada or the U.S From other countries

12 ROYAL CANADIAN MINT COINS SOLD AT CANADA POST A unique way to display coins and other collectibles. $18 95 Black floating frame 180 mm x 180 mm a Coins sold separately ACTUAL SIZE $ $30 Pure Silver Coin Star Trek : Five Captains Mintage: 5,000 coins worldwide (62.67 g) În No GST/HST ACTUAL SIZE $ $20 Pure Silver Coin Star Trek : The Borg Mintage: 10,000 coins worldwide (31.39 g) În No GST/HST TM & 2017 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. 12 DETAILS 4 APRIL 2017 Visit your local post office.

13 ACTUAL SIZE $34 95 Star Trek 50 th Anniversary Coin and Stamp Set Mintage: While supplies last a ACTUAL SIZE ACTUAL SIZE $ $10 Pure Silver Coin Star Trek : Scotty Mintage: 12,500 coins worldwide (15.87 g) În No GST/HST $ $10 Pure Silver Coin Star Trek : Uhura Mintage: 12,500 coins worldwide (15.87 g) În No GST/HST ACTUAL SIZE $ $20 Pure Silver Coins Star Trek Mintage: 11,500 coins of each worldwide (31.39 g) În No GST/HST 1 The Trouble with Tribbles Mirror, Mirror The City on the Edge of Forever See what s new in-store for you. DETAILS 4 APRIL

14 STARFLEET S FINEST $44 10 Uncut press sheet 19 in. x 26 in. / 483 mm x 650 mm Only 5,000 available Saving the galaxy is not for the faint of heart. Kirk, Picard, Janeway, Sisko and Archer star on this uncut press sheet, which includes stamps that hint at each hero s worst villain. canadapost.ca/startrek From Canada or the U.S From other countries

15 STILL AVAILABLE Limited quantities 2016 Star Trek $7 35 Pane of 5 stamps $10 Lenticular souvenir sheet $44 10 Uncut press sheet 19 in. x 26 in. / 483 mm x 650 mm $140 Lenticular souvenir sheet enlargement in. x 22 in. / 360 mm x 560 mm Other OFDCs also available $1 85 Kirk OFDC Article Description Price Lenticular souvenir sheet $ Scotty $ McCoy $ Kor $ Klingon $1.85 $120 Lenticular uncut press sheet in. x in. / 425 mm x 630 mm $12 50 Postcards (set of 5) From other countries DETAILS 4 APRIL

16 MINI-POSTER, GALACTIC APPEAL This mini-pane of five stamps features Starfleet s finest and their legendary starships. Framed and ready to hang, this limited edition collectible will sell out faster than a Ferengi trader. Only 1,000 available in. x in. / 320 mm x 346 mm $69 95 Limited edition framed pane canadapost.ca/startrek From Canada or the U.S From other countries PHILATELIC CUSTOMER SERVICE PO BOX CANADA POST PLACE 2701 RIVERSIDE DRIVE OTTAWA ON K1V 1J