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July 4th 2002 - Indepencence Day.
Two stamps were issued on July 4th 2002 to celebrate Independence Day. After the tragic events of September 11 2001, Independence Day took on a special meaning this year. Hawai'i born people went down with the New York twin towers along with those from other states of the U.S., and many other countries.
The $5 stamp (above left) prepays the Overnight rate. It shows the State Capitol in downtown Honolulu. The two flags flying in front of the Capitol are the U.S. flag and the Hawai'i state flag. The Hawai'i flag looks higher than the U.S. flag, but that's only because of the camera angle.
The $8 stamp (above right) prepays the Same Day rate. It shows a view of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach which is very popular with tourists and locals alike, especially on a 4th of July holiday.
The cacheted First Day Cover shows a photo of "Washington Place", the official residence of the Governor of Hawai'i. It's located just across Beretania Street from the State Capitol in downtown Honolulu. This elegant mansion was where Queen Lili'uokalani lived out her life after being dethroned in 1893 when Hawai'i became a Republic. A U.S. Territory from 1900 onwards, Hawai'i officially became the fiftieth state of the United States of America on July 4 1959. Since then, just like any other Americans, Hawaiians celebrate U.S. Independence Day.
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Technical details of the stamps:
Colors: $5 and $8 stamps - Multicolored
Size: Both stamps are 32mm x 48mm
Stamps sheet size: 30 (6 down, 5 across)
Perforation: 12.
Stamps design: Enelani.
Layout & Pre-press: Enelani.
Printer: Hawai'i Security Printers, Honolulu, Hawai'i.
Printing Method: 4-color (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) printing process.
Sheet margin markings: HAWAI'I POST (top middle), "Traffic Light" showing 4 colors used in printing (lower left side), © 2002 Hawai'i Post (lower right side) & Hawai'i Security Printers, Honolulu, Hawai'i. (bottom middle)
Paper: GPA coated white stock with water-activated gum on the back.
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