Lighthouses of Australia



Date of Issue : 12 Mar 2002
Postmark : Beacon WA 6472
Denomination : 45c, 2 x 49c and AU$1.50
Stamp Size : 26 mm x 37.5 mm
Paper : Tullis Russell
Printing Process : Lithography

As at 2002, there were about 400 lighthouse stations in Australia, maintained by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and State authorities. The four lighthouses featured in this stamp issue are located in Macquarie NSW (45c), Troubridge Island SA (49c), Cape Naturaliste WA (49c) and Cape Bruny TAS (AU$1.50).