Issued in 1980, this striking 17-cent commemorative stamp from Canada celebrates the centenary of the country’s Arctic Islands. The design, in vivid shades of blue and red, depicts a polar projection map emphasizing the northern archipelago and Canada’s vast Arctic frontier. The concentric red rings symbolize exploration and the magnetic pull of the North, marking a hundred years of Canadian sovereignty and research in the region. A visually modern composition, it reflects both geographic pride and the spirit of discovery.