Date of Issue : 23 Jan 2008
Postmark : Hope Valley SA 5090
Denomination : 4 x 50c
Stamp Size : 26 mm x 37.5 mm
Paper : Tullis Russell
Printing Process : Lithography
The Australia Post Australian Legends Award recognises the contribution that outstanding living individuals have made to Australia's national character and identity. 2008 Australian Legends Award honours five remarkable philanthropists. A philanthropist is a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. The stamp design features photographic image of these five remarkable philanthropists – Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE, Victor Smorgan AC & Loti Smorgan AO, Lady (Mary) Fairfax AC OBE and Frank Lowy AC.