Date of Issue : 7 Jan 2003
Postmark : Christmas Island 6798
Denomination : 50c and AU$1.50
Stamp Size : 37.5 mm x 26 mm
Paper : Tullis Russell
Printing Process : Lithography
Goat is the eighth sign in the Chinese zodiac, and it symbolises beauty and good fortune. Those born in the Year of the Goat are said to be easy-going, amiable, gentle and compassionate. The stamps in this issue feature a goat, next to the Chinese text for "The Year of the Goat". The Chinese character "Goat" is in gold foil in both stamps.