Australia Post – 200 Years : Australia's Favourite Stamps

Date of Issue : 26 Jun 2009

Postmark : Sydney NSW 2000

Denomination : 5 x 55c

Stamp Size : 37.5 mm x 26 mm

Paper : Tullis Russell

Printing Process : Lithography

2009 marks 200 years of postal services in Australia. This stamp issue is the second in a series to celebrate this milestone, recognising the significance of stamps to the Australian community. A selection of 150 stamps, that represent Australian culture and heritage, major events and significant achievements, were shortlisted and the Australian public was asked to vote for their favourite. The results, as featured in this stamp issue, in order of popularity, were the £2 Kangaroo and Map stamp (1913-38), the 5s Opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge stamp (1932), the 2½d Peace and Victory stamp (1946), the 8½d Gwoya Jungarai, "One Pound Jimmy" stamp (1950) and the 6d Kookaburra stamp (1914).