Date of Issue : 13 Jul 2004
Postmark : Christmas Island 6798
Denomination : 5 x 10c, 10 x 25c and 5 x 50c
Stamp Size : 26 mm x 37.5 mm
Paper : Tullis Russell
Printing Process : Lithography
This stamp issue by Australia Post showcases the spectacular underwater life in the waters around Christmas Island. Christmas Island is surrounded by an encircling coral reef and its waters teem with beautiful tropical fish and other sea life. Presenting a true window into the underwater world, this issue of 20 stamps features various fish and marine life found in Christmas Island – butterflyfish, tropical snapper, whale shark, triggerfish, angelfish, coral cod, groper, surgeonfish and damselfish; along other marine life, such as sea turtle, coral, clam, sea star, starfish, sea squirt and nudibranch.