#Australia stamps
The events of Gallipoli campaign remembered by Australian stamp issue
FindYourStampsValue.com hurries to inform that Albert Jacka VC (Australia's first WWI VC recipient), alongside four key phases of the Gallipoli campaign (the landing, the Turkish counter attack, the British offensive and the withdrawal) were remembered by Australia Post on the 14th of April. The issue consists of five stamps that are already available for purchasing. Australia Post Philatelic Mana
St. Valentine’s Day – a holiday of love and sincere feelings
FindYourStampsValue.com is glad to inform that Australian Post is to release a set of stamps celebrating the upcoming St. Valentine's Day. The issue consists of four stamps that will be put into circulation on the 3d of February. The heart is quite simply the most iconic love symbol of all. The exchange of heart-shaped Valentines is believed to have gained popularity in Victorian England. This lat
Native animals of Australia depicted on a new philatelic release
FindYourStampsValue.com would like to introduce a new series of stamps by Australian Post dedicated to its native animals. The issue consists of six stamps that are to be released and put into circulation on the 13th of January. The stocky Common Wombat (Vombatus ursinus) and the Eastern Grey Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus) are both found in the south-eastern parts of Australia. The Koala (Phascolar
Batman’s 75th anniversary marked by Australia Post
Australia Post to celebrate Batman's 75th anniversary with two stamp packs that were released on the 12th of November. Batman, one of the greatest Super Heroes of all time and a global cultural icon, celebrates his 75th anniversary this year. To celebrate, Australia Post has partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment to deliver these collector's items. The stamp sheetlets i
New Blue Mountains stamp was launched
According to info got by FindYourStampsValue.com the Springwood postmaster unveiled the international stamp to the Gazette , a stamp that recognises the beauty of the Blue Mountains National Park. "It's lovely, it's a great conversation piece", he said. The international stamp shows off the World Heritage-listed park, one of the country's most visited national parks, and also highlights the Three
Australia’s first victory at sea during World War I commemorated with a new issue
According to info got by FindYourStampsValue.com Australia Post has commemorated its first victory at sea during World War I in a new stamp release. The item was released on the 8th of October and is now available for purchasing. Australia Post Philatelic Manager, Michael Zsolt said this wartime event is historically significant as it was the first engagement fought by a warship of the fledgling R
Stamps released honoring already nonsexist organization
According to info got by FindYourStampsValue.com Australia Post launched Open Gardens Australia stamps as it was revealed that the organization would be closing down. Open Gardens Australia has been unlocking gates to private gardens for the past 27 years, but falling revenue meant the non-profit organization was no longer viable. Neil Mitchell, a fan of the concept, spoke with the scheme's chief
Royal Christening celebrated by Australia Post
Australia Post is marking the christening of His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge with the release of one domestic base-rate (60c) stamp and one international rate ($2.60) stamp. The stamps feature the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George following the christening ceremony last year and will be available from Tuesday 7 January 2014. "Australia Post is delighted
1908 Australian 20 shilling postage due stamp to lead auction
A 1908 Australia 20 shilling postage due stamp, valued at $77,000, is among the top lots at Robert A Siegel’s November 13-14 auction in New York. It will highlight the Australian section of the Worldwide Stamps and Postal History sale. The extreme rarity of the 1908 20 shilling postage due stamp results from the circumstances of its distribution. It was issued to replace the former postage due ser
Australia's ocean gardens featured on stamps
Australia Post is featuring two of the most stunning coral reefs in the world – the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland and Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia – in a new stamp issue. The two domestic base-rate (60c) stamps show underwater images and the two large letter-rate ($1.20) stamps show aerial images of the two reefs. As Australia Post Philatelic Manager Michael Zsolt reported to FindYourStam
