Date of Issue : 9 Sep 1999
Postmark : Christmas Island 6798
Denomination : 40c, 45c and 95c
Stamp Size : 37.5 mm x 26 mm
Paper : Tullis Russell
Printing Process : Offset Lithography
Christmas Island Christmas stamps are issued in Sep, much earlier than Christmas month, so that they can be used for items being sent overseas via surface mail. Christmas Island as the home for Santa Claus is the theme for 1999 stamp issue. The stamps illustrate Santa Claus doing various activities on Christmas Island.