2010.54.20780

• ecology
• environment

Poster has white unprinted edges enclosing a pink background with black text and a central black and white illustration showing a 5 cent Canadian stamp with a power plant, atom symbol, microscope and "Peaceful Uses - Utilisations Pacifiques". At the top of the poster is "Peaceful Uses / Of Atomic Energy / 27th July 1966". At the bottom of the poster is "the nation''s active role in developing peaceful uses / of atomic energy is symbolized by this commemorative / stamp to be issued by the Canada Post Office. / the stamp marks the year in which large-scale / production of electricity by means of nuclear power / becomes a reality in Canada as a generating station goes / into operation at Douglas Point, Ontario, on the shores / of Lake Huron. / first day of sale will be 27th July, 1966."