Date of Issue : 8 Jul 2003
Postmark : Melbourne VIC 3000
Denomination : 2 x 50c
Stamp Size : 37.5 mm x 26 mm
Paper : Tullis Russell
Printing Process : Lithography
This set of stamps was issued by Australia Post to coincide with a few events and milestones related to genetics. The International Congress of Genetics were held in Melbourne from 6 to 11 Jul 2003. 2003 also marked the 50th meeting of the Genetics Society of Australia as well as the 50th anniversary of the discovery of DNA. The stamps illustrate the DNA double helix and the kangaroo chromosomes.