Date of Issue : 15 Apr 2009
Postmark : Windsor NSW 2756
Denomination : 55c and AU$2.05
Stamp Size : 26 mm x 37.5 mm
Paper : Tullis Russell
Printing Process : Lithography
Since 1980, Australia Post has been issuing an annual Queen's Birthday stamp to coincide with the Queen's real birthday in Apr. 2009 Queen's Birthday stamp issue consists of two stamps, featuring the Trooping of the Colour parade, which marks the Queen's official birthday each year. The ceremony has marked the sovereign's official birthday since 1748 and the stamps in this year's issue show how the Queen has participated in the parade during her reign – the Queen riding at the head of the parade (55c) as well as the Queen and Prince Philip viewing the parade from a carriage (AU$2.05).