The Cameo issue replaced the Wilding definitves in three steps:
1. October 3, 1962 : 5 cent denomination :
2. February 4, 1963 : 1 cent and 4 cents denominations
3. May 2, 1963 : 2 cent and 3 cent denominations :
(The 6 cent value was not replaced)
The rich colours and design simplicity make this a visually appealing series of stamps. The design was executed by Mr. Ernst Roch of Montreal.
1. October 3, 1962 : 5 cent denomination
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2. February 4, 1963 : 1 cent and 4 cents denominations
a) 1 cent denomination
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b) 4 cent denomination
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3. May 2, 1963 : 2 cent and 3 cent denominations
a) 2 cent denomination
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b) 3 cent denomination
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Complete Series First Day Cover
The creator of the cover below had the complete set of cameo stamps cancelled on their days of issue on the same cover.


5 cents : October 3, 1962
1 cent and 4 cents : February 4, 1963
2 cents and 3 cents : May 2, 1965