Date of Issue : 3 Aug 2004
Postmark : Sydney NSW 2000
Denomination : 50c and 2 x AU$1.65
Stamp Size : 37.5 mm x 26 mm
Paper : Tullis Russell
Printing Process : Lithography
This stamp issue commemorates the Olympic and Paralympic Games held in Athens, Greece in Aug and Sep 2004 respectively. The stamps celebrate competition at the highest international level with colourful stylised illustrations of athletes in three sports common to Olympic and Paralympic Games – swimming (50c), athletics (AU$1.65) and cycling (AU$1.65).