Throughout the 2000s, Canada Post has issued a large number of stamps with different designs and themes. One of the key changes in the decade was that Canada Post issued series of stamps on a yearly basis. An example is the National Hockey League All-Star Stamps. These stamps began in 2000 to commemorate the 2000 NHL All-Star Game in Toronto. The popularity of the stamps led to the series being produced until 2005. Another example of an ongoing collection is the Chinese Lunar New Year stamps. The stamps have been released on an annual basis with a different animal featured every year. Unlike the United States Postal Service, Canada puts people that are still alive on its stamps. In the 2000s, such people have included Roberta Bondar, Wayne Gretzky, Gerhard Herzberg, and Oscar Peterson.

Besides producing the stamps themselves, Canada Post produces collectibles with the stamp designs in mind. Clocks, collector plates and lithographs feature stamp designs. Flowers were very popular choices for these types of collectibles. The tulip stamps were featured on collector plates (Canada Post item numbers 250437 and 250438) in 2004 and sold for $29.95 each. The Orchids of Canada stamps were used for a 2004 clock (Canada Post item number 314667) and sold at $19.95 each.

Please see Canada Post stamp releases (2005–2009) for any stamps produced between 2005–2009.

Themes

NHL All-Stars Stamp collectibles The popularity of the NHL All-Stars stamps led to various collectibles. In 2004, the number of collectibles expanded. NHL Heritage Jersey and Stamp Sets were released by Canada Post. The limited edition sets featured a print of vintage team hockey jerseys and the corresponding official NHL All-Stars stamp. Each set was encased in a protective Plexiglas cover and sold for $9.99 each. Another collectible was the 2004 Hockey Puck Bank (Canada Post item number 341659) at $7.99. Each bank featured the images of all six NHL All-Stars that were featured on 2004 Canada Post stamp releases. It measured 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) in diameter and featured a stand.

Dating back to 2002, a Commemorative Stamp and Medallion Set were issued too. It was a collectible honouring the NHL All-Star Game. A souvenir sheet of the six NHL All-Stars featured on stamps for the corresponding year along with six collectible medallions manufactured by the Royal Canadian Mint were part of the set. The set included a premium booklet with career stats for all six NHL All-Stars, a special metal wafer bearing the limited edition number and an official All-Star Game puck. The sets sold for $89.99 each.Canada Post Collections, Spring 2004, pp. 3–4 Approximately 10,000 sets were made in 2002, (item number 243208) and 5,000 were made for 2003 (item number 341616) and 2004 (item number 341634).

Canada Post released other unique types of collectibles too. Special limited edition lithographs were sold at $12.99 each. They measured 279 mm x 356 mm (11 inches x 14 inches). As an added collectible, lithographs were featured in wood-framed canvas prints and were signed by the corresponding player. These were limited to 500 copies each and sold for $89.99 each, along with a certificate of authenticity.

Coasters (item number 341636), made from wood and cork, and presented in a round, black metal container with a logo-embossed lid were sold for $7.99 each. The coasters featured the images of the athletes on the 2004 NHL All-Stars stamps. Another new release for 2004 was All-Star Stamp Cards (item number 341635). These were the same size as standard hockey cards and all six NHL All-Stars were featured in a pack of six cards. There were 17,000 packs produced and as a bonus, one in ten packs featured an autographed card. The cost of one pack was $9.99.Canada Post Collections, Spring 2004, pp. 6–7

Chinese Lunar New Year Canada Post debuted its Chinese Lunar New Year stamps with the Year of the Ox in 1997. The popularity of the stamps led to a wide array of products. One of the first collectibles that was created was the Stamp and Precious Coin Set. Although prices vary from year to year, the set would come in a presentation album and feature the Royal Canadian Mint's Chinese Lunar New Year sterling silver coin for the corresponding year. A stamp souvenir sheet was included with a numbered certificate of authenticity. The sets started in 1997 and will continue until 2009.

Besides the stamp and coin set, a framed print is sold too. The framed print started in 2002 with the Year of the Horse. Only 2,500 prints are produced and an officially cancelled Lunar New Year souvenir sheet is affixed and hand numbered. There are also many stamp collectibles as well. The prices vary from year to year due to the continuing increase in the cost of postage stamps and the number of uncut press sheets released.

A Lunar New Year Pack is produced on an annual basis and features a collection of international Chinese Lunar New Year stamps. The stamps come from Canada, China, and Hong Kong. Along with the stamps, the Chinese horoscope for the corresponding year, with the text in three languages, are featured in the pack/folder. (2002-2004 rates - $12.95) Two of the more expensive stamp collectibles are a stamp pane of 25 stamps (2004 rate - $12.25) and an uncut press sheet (2004 rate - $16.95). Lower priced collectibles include a souvenir sheet (2004 rate - $1.40) and the souvenir sheet first day cancel (2004 rate - $2.40). Prepaid domestic and international postcards comprise other low-cost collectibles.Canada Post Collections, Spring 2004, pp. 8–11

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2000

Date of IssueThemeDenominationPrinterQuantityPerforationCreator(s)1 January 2000Canada Millennium Partnership Program46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A5 January 2000Year of the Dragon46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A5 January 2000Year of the Dragon95 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A5 February 2000NHL All-Stars, Wayne Gretzky46 centsCanadian Bank Note Company6,000,00013Designed by Dan Fell, Illustration by Vincent McIndoe5 February 2000NHL All-Stars, Gordie Howe46 centsCanadian Bank Note Company6,000,00013Designed by Dan Fell, Illustration by Vincent McIndoe5 February 2000NHL All-Stars, Maurice Richard46 centsCanadian Bank Note Company6,000,00013Designed by Dan Fell, Illustration by Vincent McIndoe5 February 2000NHL All-Stars, Doug Harvey46 centsCanadian Bank Note Company6,000,00013Designed by Dan Fell, Illustration by Vincent McIndoe5 February 2000NHL All-Stars, Bobby Orr46 centsCanadian Bank Note Company6,000,00013Designed by Dan Fell, Illustration by Vincent McIndoe5 February 2000NHL All-Stars, Jacques Plante46 centsCanadian Bank Note Company6,000,00013Designed by Dan Fell, Illustration by Vincent McIndoe1 March 2000Birds of Canada - Canada warbler46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A1 March 2000Birds of Canada - osprey46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A1 March 2000Birds of Canada - Pacific loon46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A1 March 2000Birds of Canada - blue jay46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A10 April 2000Supreme Court of Canada46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A25 April 2000Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A28 April 2000Rural Mailboxes46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A23 May 2000Queen Mother46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A23 May 2000Fresh Waters of Canada55 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A23 May 2000Fresh Waters of Canada95 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A1 June 2000Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A29 June 2000Seventh Day Adventist Church46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A7 July 2000Masterpieces of Canadian Art95 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A19 July 2000Tall Ships46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A1 September 2000Department of Labour46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A13 September 2000Petro-Canada: 1975–200046 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A2 October 2000Whales46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A3 November 2000Christmas (Nativity)46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A3 November 2000Christmas (Nativity)46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A3 November 2000Christmas (Nativity)46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A11 November 2000Regiments46 centsN/AN/AN/AN/A

2001 Date of IssueThemeDenominationPrinterQuantityDesignPerforationFirst Day Cover Cancellation5 January 2001Year of the SnakeCanada Post Corporation. Canada's Stamp Details, Vol. 10, No. 1, 2001, p. 14-16.47 centsAshton-Potter Canada Limited12,000,000Marlene Wou and Lyle Sopel14 x 14.5N/A5 January 2001Year of the Snake$1.05Ashton-Potter Canada Limited2 980 000Marlene Wou and Lyle Sopel14 x 14.5N/A18 January 2001NHL All-Stars, Jean BeliveauCanada Post Corporation. Canada's Stamp Details, Vol. 10, No. 1, 2001, p. 20-22.47 centsAshton-Potter Canada Limited3,000,000Stephane Huot and Charles Vinh12.5 x 13N/A18 January 2001NHL All-Stars, Eddie Shore47 centsAshton-Potter Canada Limited3,000,000Stephane Huot and Charles Vinh12.5 x 13N/A18 January 2001NHL All-Stars, Terry Sawchuk47 centsAshton-Potter Canada Limited3,000,000Stephane Huot and Charles Vinh12.5 x 13N/A18 January 2001NHL All-Stars, Denis Potvin47 centsAshton-Potter Canada Limited3,000,000Stephane Huot and Charles Vinh12.5 x 13N/A18 January 2001NHL All-Stars, Bobby Hull47 centsAshton-Potter Canada Limited3,000,000Stephane Huot and Charles Vinh12.5 x 13N/A18 January 2001NHL All-Stars, Syl Apps47 centsAshton-Potter Canada Limited3,000,000Stephane Huot and Charles Vinh12.5 x 13N/A1 February 2001Birds of Canada$1.88N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A28 February 2001Games of La Francophonie$0.94N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A19 March 2001World Figure Skating Championships$0.46N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A6 April 2001150th Anniv, Transfer of Postal Authority from Britain to Canada47 centsN/AN/ATom YakobinaN/AOttawa, Ontario9 April 2001Toronto Blue Jays 25th Anniversary47 centsN/AN/APaul HaslipN/AToronto, Ontario20 April 2001Summit of the Americas47 centsN/AN/ADenis L'AllierN/AQuebec City, Quebec11 May 2001Tourist Attractions, Apple Blossom Festival60 centsN/AN/ABradbury DesignN/AKentville, Nova Scotia11 May 2001Tourist Attractions, Butchart Gardens60 centsN/AN/ABradbury DesignN/AKentville, Nova Scotia11 May 2001Tourist Attractions, Niagara on the Lake60 centsN/AN/ABradbury DesignN/AKentville, Nova Scotia11 May 2001Tourist Attractions, Sugar Bushes60 centsN/AN/ABradbury DesignN/AKentville, Nova Scotia11 May 2001Tourist Attractions, White Pass and Yukon Route60 centsN/AN/ABradbury DesignN/AKentville, Nova Scotia11 May 2001Tourist Attractions, Auyuittuq National Park$1.05N/AN/ABradbury DesignN/ASt. John's, Newfoundland11 May 2001Tourist Attractions, Barkerville$1.05N/AN/ABradbury DesignN/ASt. John's, Newfoundland11 May 2001Tourist Attractions, Canadian Tulip Festival$1.05N/AN/ABradbury DesignN/ASt. John's, Newfoundland11 May 2001Tourist Attractions, Signal Hill$1.05N/AN/ABradbury DesignN/ASt. John's, Newfoundland11 May 2001Tourist Attractions, The Forks$1.05N/AN/ABradbury DesignN/ASt. John's, Newfoundland16 May 20011,700 Years of the Armeninan Church47 centsN/AN/ADebbie AdamsN/AToronto, Ontario1 June 2001Royal Military College of Canada47 centsN/AN/AJim HudsonN/AKingston, Ontario1 July 2001Pierre Elliott Trudeau$0.46N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A Canada's Stamp Details, April to June 2001, Volume X, No. 2

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