Date of Issue : 20 Feb 2007
Postmark : Melbourne GPO VIC 3000
Denomination : 50c
Stamp Size : 26 mm x 37.5 mm
Paper : Tullis Russell
Printing Process : Lithography
Melbourne hosted the 12th FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) World Championships from 17 Mar to 1 Apr 2007, with approximately 2,000 athletes from 175 countries competed in five aquatic disciplines – swimming, open water swimming, diving, water polo and synchronised swimming. The first FINA World Championships was held in Belgrade in 1973. This stamp issue of a single stamp commemorates this event, featuring an aquatic athlete in action.