This stamp's denomination covered the rate on one pound of air mail to the
nation's eighth domestic zone, more than 1,800 miles.
Its design shows Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater that is one of the
major natural assets of Honolulu and the reason why the city is a major tourist
attraction.
Honolulu is the capital and largest city of Hawaii. It is situated on the
southeast coast of Oahu. Its diversified industries include sugar processing
and pineapple canning.
Military bases and the U.S. Pacific Command headquarters are of economic
significance.