World Stamps
Check out tweets from the FIFA Women's World Cup stamp launch: Morning Report
Canada Post's Twitter page has plenty of tweets from Tuesday's FIFA Women's World Cup stamp launch.
Linn's Stamp News gives you a quick look at what's going on in the world of stamp-collecting.
1. Soccer stamp launched
Canada Post launched its new FIFA Women's World Cup stamp Tuesday in Edmonton. Check out some tweets from the event:
Excited for the unveiling of the new FIFA Women’s World Cup @FIFAWWC #stamp today in Edmonton, AB!
— Canada Post (@canadapostcorp) April 28, 2015
National team Captain Christine Sinclair @sincy12, Kadeisha Buchanan @keishaballa are on hand to coach #soccer drills pic.twitter.com/GwIWpdocQo
— Canada Post (@canadapostcorp) April 28, 2015
Our Emcee and five-time Olympic medalist, Hayley Wickenheiser @wick_22 welcomes our honoured guests for the unveiling pic.twitter.com/5UnLx5pgPO
— Canada Post (@canadapostcorp) April 28, 2015
She scores! Revealing a triumphant #stamp likeness of @sincy12 and @keishaballa with Honourable Bal Gosal, @balgosal pic.twitter.com/g3W0f3d4Ew
— Canada Post (@canadapostcorp) April 28, 2015
Christine Sinclair @sincy12 Kadeisha Buchanana @keishaballa, share excitement for stamp launch and @FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/dirRGbnta9
— Canada Post (@canadapostcorp) April 28, 2015
It's in the female. Canada Post unveils a commemorative stamp to honour the Canadian Women's Soccer Team. Approved! pic.twitter.com/QauWyQFPHB
— John Sexsmith (@JohnESexsmith) April 28, 2015
Proud to host unveiling of the @CanadaPostCorp #FIFAWWC stamp w/ @waltersyeg #canWNT @sincy12 @keishaballa @wick_22! pic.twitter.com/4DE7meCNwT
— City of Edmonton (@CityofEdmonton) April 28, 2015
Christine Sinclair @sincy12 and Kadeisha Buchanan @keishaballa take a '#selfie' with @FIFAWWC #Canada 2015 stamp. pic.twitter.com/MJNGU90NuL
— Canada Post (@canadapostcorp) April 28, 2015
Not something you see everyday. @keishaballa @canadapostcorp pic.twitter.com/cphdBg5lcm
— Christine Sinclair (@sincy12) April 28, 2015
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