Issued to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s reign (1837–1897), this 3-cent carmine stamp is one of Canada’s most iconic commemorative issues. It features two finely engraved portraits of Queen Victoria — on the left, a young Victoria at her coronation in 1837, and on the right, the mature monarch in her Diamond Jubilee year. Designed by the American Bank Note Company, the stamp bears the regal “VRI” (Victoria Regina Imperatrix) monogram beneath the crown, flanked by maple leaves symbolizing Canada. It remains a cornerstone of Canadian philately for its elegant design and historical resonance.