Stamp Bulletin 305

NO. 305 >>JULY– AUGUST 2010

AUSTRALIAN BEACHES INTERNATIONAL STAMPS

FISHES

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For Special OccasionS THE AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE CENTENARY

BURKE & WILLS 150 YEARS CHRISTMAS ISLAND FRIGATEBIRD WWF

CENTENARY OF

GIRL GUIDES

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Dear Collector

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Welcome to Bulletin no. 305 and the second half of 2010. By the time you read this you may be aware that several postage rates in Australia changed on 28 June 2010. This has meant some necessary late changes to our stamp issue program for June, revising information announced in Bulletin no. 304. I apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused; the changes are explained on the following page.

With the basic postage rate going to 60c, we have issued a new and colourful definitive issue titled Fishes of the Reef. This issue is in two parts, allowing us to have 60c stamps on sale before the rate change, to meet the requirements of customers who purchase stamps in advance for their postage needs. Part 2 of this issue follows a week later, when the new postage rates become valid.

2010 marks a significant anniversary for Australian exploration, with the 150th anniversary of the Burke and Wills expedition. We commemorate this with a stamp issue being released on 3 August, using historical artworks to tell the story of this fateful expedition and to honour those involved.

Having celebrated the centenary of Scouting in Australia in 2008, it is only fitting that we commemorate the centenary of Girl Guiding with a stamp issue in 2010. Girl Guides evolved from the Scouting movement, with Baden-Powell’s sister, Agnes, and his wife, Olave, taking charge in the early years. Today more than one million Australian women are or have been Girl Guides.

Have you ever stopped to think what Australia would be like if we didn’t pay taxes? While the initial thought of more money in your pocket might be appealling, without schools, hospitals, roads, social services and all the other services we take for granted the standard of living we enjoy in Australia today would not be possible. We commemorate the Australian Tax Office in August, with a stamp issue marking its centenary.

I hope you enjoy this Bulletin and our new stamp issues.

Until next time.

Noel Leahy, Manager, Philatelic Group

CONTENTS 4........... Fishes of the Reef – Part 1 5........... Fishes of the Reef – Part 2 6........... Australian Beaches – International Stamps 8........... For Special Occasions 11........... The Australian Taxation Office Centenary 12........... Burke & Wills: 150 Years 14........... Bangkok Stamp Show 2010 15........... Christmas Island Frigatebird (WWF) 16........... Centenary of Girl Guides 18........... Talking Stamps 19........... Adelaide Stampex 2010 20.......... Coins 22.......... Stamp Shows and Events 23.......... Postmarks and In Retrospect 25.......... Seven Seas

RaTE RISE INFORMATION NEW ISSUE DATES The following stamp issues, advertised in the last edition of the Bulletin, have had their release dates changed due to the increase in the basic letter-rate charge. The increase from 55c to 60c takes effect on 28 June 2010. The new release dates are: • Emergency Services will be issued on 13 July 2010.

The sequence of the stamps has also changed: “Stay Focused” is now first in the stamp design set.

60c

60c

1.20

1.20

• Flowers of Cocos (Keeling) Islands will be issued on 15 September 2010.

• Australian Antarctic Territory − Macquarie Island will be issued on 26 October 2010.

The stamp designs with new denominations are shown here. Please note that the Adopted and Adored issue date is unchanged (29 June 2010). The new denomination is 60c. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the amended release dates.

FISHES OF THE REEF – PART 1 21 JUNE 2010

5c............ Coral Rabbitfish 60c.......... Clown Triggerfish 60c.......... Spotted Sweetlips 60c.......... Golden Damsel 60c.......... Regal Angelfish

This stamp issue is being released in two parts to accommodate the stock available for the base-rate increases.

1628002 First day cover (gummed)

1628003 First day cover (self-adhesive)

1628209 Roll (100 x 60c shown) 1628210 Roll (200 x 60c)

1628250 Booklet (20 x 5c)

Australia’s tropical and subtropical waters support an astounding range of marine life, particularly in the reef areas. The largest coral reef system in the world, the Great Barrier Reef spans more than 2,000 kilometres of our north-eastern coast. This area alone is home to an estimated 1,500 species of fishes, up to 8,000 species of molluscs and 360 species of corals. Fishes are an important part of reef ecology and the eight fish species in this stamp issue occupy the waters of Great Barrier Reef.

Several are also found around reefs off northern and Western Australia.

Some 16 species of rabbitfishes inhabit Australian waters. Like other species in this family, the Coral Rabbitfish is mainly herbivorous, which may give rise to the family’s common name. Triggerfishes take their name from the long, sharp first spine that they can lock into an upright position. We show here the spectacularly patterned Clown Triggerfish, a large, aggressive species. The Spotted Sweetlips and the Orangefin Anemonefish are two species that cleverly mimic other marine fauna to defend themselves against predators. Butterflyfishes display a great variety of colouration and patterning, which is evident in the two species featured on the stamps, the Chevron Butterflyfish and Saddle Butterflyfish, as well as the closely related Regal Angelfish.

The Golden Damsel belongs to a plentiful family, of which there are some 300 species.

1628252 Booklet (10 x 60c)

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1628254 Booklet (20 x 60c)

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FISHES OF THE REEF – PART 2

$1.20...... Saddle Butterflyfish $1.80...... Chevron Butterflyfish $3.00...... Orangefin Anemonefish

28 JUNE 2010

Issue Highlights This stamp issue is accompanied by a limited-edition (10,000) stamp and medallion cover, featuring the Orangefin Anemonefish stamp ($3.00) and a coloured medallion to match.

6655002 First day cover (gummed)

6655126 Stamp pack (parts 1 and 2)

6655350 Stamp and medallion cover

TECHNICAL DETAILS Issue date........................21 June 2010 (part 1), 28 June 2010 (part 2) FDI withdrawal date.........2 August 2010 (part 1), 9 August 2010 (part 2) Denominations.................1 x 5c, 4 x 60c (part 1), 1 x $1.20, 1 x $1.80, 1 x $3.00 (part 2) Stamp/product design.....Simone Sakinofsky, Australia Post Design Studio Printer (gummed,s/a).......McKellar Renown (s/a roll)...........Pemara Paper (gummed)..............Tullis Russell Paper (self-adhesive)........B100 s/a stamp paper (McKellar Renown) 40080 WLK1 stamp paper (Pemara) Printing process...............Lithography Stamp size.......................30mm x 25mm, 50mm x 30mm ($3.00) Perforations......................14 x 14.4, 14.6 x 14 Sheet layout ....................Modules of 50 (60c as block of four) National postmark............Fish Creek, Vic 3959

6655220 Maxicards (8) (parts 1 and 2)

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AUSTRALIAN BEACHES – INTERNATIONAL STAMPS

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Sun, sand and surf – Australia is renowned for these, and three of its most beautiful beaches are shown on these stamps.

The Bay of Fires in north-eastern Tasmania is located within Mt William National Park. The rocks and stones along the beach are visible reminders of the land bridge once connecting Tasmania to the mainland. It was named by Captain Tobias Furneaux, in 1773, when he noticed numerous fires along the coast. Cape Tribulation, in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area in northern Queensland, is in one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world. The Eastern Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people are the traditional owners of this area.

The Cape was named by Lieutenant James Cook after his ship, Endeavour, was holed on a reef in 1770. Hellfire Bay is located east of Esperance in Cape Le Grand, one of Western Australia’s best known and most spectacular national parks. The park is named after Le Grand, an officer of the L’Esperance, one of the ships in a French expedition that sailed in 1792.

Personalised Stamps

TM

Say hello from Australia’s beaches.

1664220 Maxicards (3)

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$1.50...... Bay of Fires, Tasmania $2.20...... Cape Tribulation, Queensland $4.30...... Hellfire Bay, Western Australia Issue Highlights In addition to the standard product range, this stamp issue includes two self-adhesive sheetlets of five. The Bay of Fires stamps are valid for postage to Asia/Pacific; the Cape Tribulation stamps are valid for postage to Europe/ USA. These two stamps will be available as Personalised StampsTM.

1664126 Stamp pack

1664351 Self-adhesive sheetlet ( 5 x $1.50) 1664002 First day cover

TECHNICAL DETAILS Issue date.......................... 28 June 2010 FDI withdrawal date........... 9 August 2010 Denominations................... $1.50, $2.20 and $4.30 Stamp/product design....... Janet Boschen, Australia Post Philatelic Group Printer................................ McKellar Renown Paper (gummed)................ Tullis Russell Printing process................. Lithography Stamp size......................... 26mm x 37.5mm, 50mm x 30mm ($4.30) Perforations........................ 14.6 x 13.86, 14.6 x 14.4 Sheet layout ...................... Modules of 50, 200 per sheet Issue highlight.................... 2 x sheetlet of 5 - B100s/a stamp paper National postmark.............. Sandy Bay, Tas 7005

1664361 Self-adhesive sheetlet ( 5 x $2.20)

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For Special Occasions 19 JULY 2010

1629002 First day cover (gummed shown)

For just over a decade Australia Post has regularly released its popular Special Occasions stamp series. The purpose of this series is to provide postage stamps for mail relating to specific events and celebrations. Some of the designs in this year’s issue are occasion-specific, such as those marking a wedding or the birth of a baby; others, such as the tulip and the balloon designs, can be used for a broader range of occasions. While some stamps are best suited for personal occasions, others, such as the Southern Cross and the wattle stamps, have been designed with the needs of community and business organisations in mind.

All 10 designs in this stamp issue can be used as traditional postage stamps, and all but the Southern Cross designs can be used as Personalised Stamps™, in which a photograph of the customer’s choice appears in a stamp tab. The purpose of the two Southern Cross designs is for use in souvenir stamp sheets, which are most commonly used by organisations wishing to commemorate special events.

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$1.20...... Wedding bands 60c.......... Gown & roses 60c.......... Floral graphic 60c.......... Southern Cross (blue) 60c.......... Southern Cross (red) 60c.......... Wattle 60c.......... Tulips 60c.......... Balloons 60c.......... Champagne glasses 60c.......... Teddy bear 1629250 Booklet – balloons (10 x 60c)

1629252 Booklet – roses (10 x 60c)

1629254 Booklet – tulips (10 x 60c)

1629256 Booklet – teddy bear (10 x 60c)

1629258 Booklet – wattle (10 x 60c)

1629260 Booklet – wedding bands (10 x $1.20)

TECHNICAL DETAILS Issue date.......................... 19 July 2010 FDI withdrawal date........... 16 August 2010 Denominations................... 1 x $1.20, 9 x 60c Stamp design..................... Jo Muré – wedding bands, gown & roses, floral graphic Jonathan Chong – Southern Cross (blue and red), wattle Dong Uong – tulips Passmore Design – balloons Cathleen Cram – champagne glasses Tracie Grimwood – teddy bear Product design................... Dong Uong, Australia Post Design Studio Printer................................ McKellar Renown Paper (gummed, s/a).......... Tullis Russell/B100 s/a stamp paper Printing process................. Lithography Stamp size......................... 26mm x 37.5mm, 30.55mm x 30mm Perforations........................ 14.6 x 13.86, 14 x 14 Sheet layout ...................... Modules of 50 (block of four and se-tenant) Issue highlight.................... Personalised Stamps™ National postmark.............. Happy Valley, SA 5159

1629220 Maxicards (9)

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For Special Occasions 19 JULY 2010

Adding the right finishing touch is easy.

Why not personalise your wedding invitations?

Set the tone by using your favourite photo with your chosen stamp design.

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The AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE CENTENARY 27 JULY 2010 60c.......... ATO Centenary

1653201 Sheetlet of 10 1653008 Stamp and coin cover (Limited edition of 15,000)

1653002 First day cover

For 100 years the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has worked for all Australians. Beginning in 1910 as the Land Tax Office in the Commonwealth Treasury, its purpose then was to collect revenue to fund Australia’s old age and invalid pension. From the outset, commissioners of taxation emphasised the importance of this connection between the work of the ATO and the continued wellbeing and prosperity of all Australians. It is a role that has helped to shape the Australian social and economic landscape we know today.

Although the ATO’s role as tax collector is familiar to the Australian community, perhaps less well known are the ways in which it also manages and delivers support and assistance in areas such as superannuation, tax refunds and bonuses, health insurance, and natural disaster and other emergency relief.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

1653130 Stamp pack

1653220 Maxicard

Issue date.........................27 July 2010 FDI withdrawal date..........24 August 2010 Denominations..................1 x 60c Stamp design....................Hoyne Design Product design .................Australia Post Design Studio Printer...............................McKellar Renown Paper.................................Tullis Russell Printing process................Lithography Stamp size........................37.5mm x 26mm Perforations.......................13.86 x 14.6 Sheet layout......................Sheetlet of 10 Sheetlet size.....................95mm x 150mm National postmark.............Canberra, ACT 2600 July–August 2010 | no. 305 | stamp bulletin australia | 11

BURKE & WILLS: 150 YEARS 3 AUGUST 2010

60c.......... Crossing Australia 60c.......... Leaving Melbourne $1.20...... Return from Gulf $1.20...... Towards Mt Hopeless

On 20 August 1860, the Burke and Wills expedition left Melbourne for the Gulf of Carpentaria. The explorers hoped to be the first Europeans to cross Australia from the south to the north.

While the explorers reached the Gulf, the expedition ended in tragedy. Physically exhausted from their journey, they hoped to find William Brahe and much needed help and supplies at Cooper’s Creek. Their expectations were dashed when they learned that Brahe had left Cooper’s Creek only hours before their arrival. Burke, Wills and King then set off towards Mt Hopeless, in South Australia.

Despite offers of help from local Aboriginal people, Burke and Wills died on Cooper’s Creek in June 1861. The only person to survive was John King, who was found in September by a search party sent from Melbourne.

Following their deaths, Burke and Wills became heroes. In country Victoria memorials to Burke and Wills were erected at Ballarat, Beechworth, Bendigo, Castlemaine, Daylesford, Fryerstown and Swan Hill. In 1866, a statue of the two explorers was erected in Melbourne. Today the statue can be found at the intersection of Collins and Swanston Streets.

1654126 Stamp pack

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1654184 Prestige booklet

Issue Highlights A stamp and coin cover accompanies this issue. The Perth Mint coin used is a $1, designed by Aleysha Howarth, and uses an image of the Burke and Wills statue. Also available is a prestige booklet, which includes the stamps presented as pairs and blocks of four.

1654008 Stamp and coin cover

TECHNICAL DETAILS Issue date.......................... 3 August 2010 FDI withdrawal date........... 31 August 2010 Denominations................... 2 x 60c, 2 x $1.20 Stamp/product design....... John White, Australia Post Design Studio Printer................................ McKellar Renown Paper (gummed, s/a).......... Tullis Russell B100 s/a and B90 s/a stamp paper Printing process................. Lithography Stamp size......................... 37.5mm x 26mm Perforations........................ 13.86 x 14.6 Sheet layout ...................... Modules of 50 (2 x 25 se-tenant) National postmark.............. Parkville, Vic 3052

1654220 Maxicards (4)

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Bangkok Stamp show 2010 4 AUGUST 2010

Australia Post has produced a souvenir minisheet to commemorate Bangkok 2010 − 25th Asian International Stamp Exhibition. The exhibition will take place at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) from 4 to 12 August 2010.

The minisheet includes the event logo and shows part of the Royal Grand Palace complex in Bangkok.

6654229 Minisheet

SOCCER00s Socceroos Farewell Match 2010 SSS This SSS was released to 2 June 2010 1514639 $15.95

celebrate the Socceroos’ victory over New Zealand at the MCG on 24 May 2010, prior to the team leaving for South Africa to compete in the World Cup. Featuring selected players and showing their 2010 “kit” for the first time, this sheet is a must have for collectors and fans alike.

2010 QANTAS Socceroos Squad SSS 9 June 2010 1514638 $15.95

Replica Soccer Ball

With the announcement of the team selected to represent Australia in the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, Australia Post released a souvenir stamp sheet to honour the team featuring the selected players shots.

Complete with a certificate of authenticity, this ceramic soccer ball commemorates all 32 FIFA nations. Carrying the facsimile signatures of the 2010 Socceroos team and displayed in a deluxe presentation box, this is a highly collectable gift for any soccer fan. $299.00 0307405

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CHRISTMAS ISLAND FRIGATEBIRD (WWF) 17 AUGUST 2010 60c.......... Courting male 60c.......... Pair with chick $1.80...... Female with fledgling $1.80...... Male in flight

1652002 First day cover (gummed)

The Christmas Island Frigatebird issue is part of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Conservation Stamp Collection.

The frigatebird (Fregata andrewsi) is the rarest endemic seabird on Christmas Island, listed as vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Considerable areas of the frigatebird’s former breeding habitat have been cleared, and its current breeding areas are now threatened by the invasive Crazy Ant and pollution from past phosphate mining.

The male frigatebird is all black, except for a small white patch on the belly and brownish areas on the wings. It has a grey-black beak and develops a large, red and inflatable throat sac during courtship. The female has a black head and throat, white breast and belly, a white collar around the neck and a pink beak. The juvenile has a white or russet head and breast, white belly and a pale grey or flesh-pink beak.

1652142 Minisheet

1652013 First day cover (minisheet)

TECHNICAL DETAILS Issue date...................17 August 2010 FDI withdrawal date....21 September 2010 Denominations............2 x 60c, 2 x $1.80 Stamp illustration........Ego Guiotto Typography..................Simone Sakinofsky, Australia Post Design Studio Product design............Jo McAlpine, Australia Post Design Studio Printer.........................McKellar Renown Paper (gummed).........Tullis Russell Printing process..........Lithography Stamp size..................35mm x 35mm Perforations.................14.28 x 14.28 Minisheet size.............150mm x 85mm Sheet layout ...............Modules of 50 (2 x 25 se-tenant) National postmark.......Christmas Island, WA 6798 July–August 2010 | no. 305 | stamp bulletin australia | 15

CENTENARY OF GIRL GUIDES 31 AUGUST 2010

1655002 First day cover (gummed)

60c.......... Active Guide $1.50...... The Guide Sign $2.20...... Olave Baden-Powell

Girl Guides Australia is celebrating its centenary from September 2009 to February 2011. Girl Guides evolved from the Scouting movement, founded by Robert Baden-Powell, in the early years of the 20th century. Baden-Powell’s sister Agnes took charge of Girl Guiding in its early years and was followed by Baden-Powell’s wife, Olave. The name “Guide” was taken from a famous frontier regiment in the British Indian Army, the Corps of Guides, which was noted for its skills in tracking and survival.

Internationally, the Guides movement is governed by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, comprising member organisations in 145 countries, with over 10 million members taking part in non-formal education programs that provide a flexible and values-based training in life skills, decision-making and leadership.

The program is adapted by each member country to fit the culture and diversity of its youth members.

1655003 First day cover (self-adhesive)

In Australia, Guiding began as early as 1909, but it wasn’t until 1926 the Federal Council of the Girl Guides Associations of Australia was formed. In 1928 Australia became a foundation member of the newly formed World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.

Today, Girl Guides Australia comprises seven member organisations, one in each of the six states and the Northern Territory. More than a million Australian women have been or are still Girl Guides.

Issue Highlights This stamp issue features a stamp and coin cover limited to 10,000, a prestige first day cover with embroidered badge and a postage-paid envelope with the Guides’ logo.

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1655182 Booklet of (20 x 60c)

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1655350 Prestige first day cover 1655351 Self-adhesive sheetlet ( 5 x $1.50)

1655008 Stamp and coin cover

TECHNICAL DETAILS Issue date.......................... 31 August 2010 FDI withdrawal date........... 28 September 2010 Denominations................... 60c, $1.50 and $2.20 Stamp/product design....... Jo MurĂŠ, Australia Post Design Studio Printer................................ McKellar Renown Paper (gummed)................ Tullis Russell Paper (self-adhesive).......... B90 s/a stamp paper (roll of 200) B100s/a stamp paper (sheetlets) Printing process................. Lithography Stamp size......................... 37.5mm x 26mm Sheetlet size...................... 13.86mm x 14.6mm Perforations........................ 14.6 x 13.86 Sheet layout ...................... Modules of 50 Issue highlight.................... 2 x sheetlet of 5 National postmark.............. Melbourne, Vic 3000

1655361 Self-adhesive sheetlet ( 5 x $2.20)

1655220 Maxicards (3)

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TALKING STAMPS WITH NOEL LEAHY The 2010 London International Stamp Exhibition was held in May at the Islington Business Design Centre. This is the venue for which Stampex is held in spring and autumn each year. This show continued the UK tradition of holding a major international show every 10 years and was well attended by collectors and stamp dealers alike. Several postal administrations were represented, including those of Australia and New Zealand.

A number of countries released special stamp issues for the show, with Royal Mail naturally having the largest presence with its themed stand (see picture below). The Australia Post stand was well attended throughout the eight days, with a lot of interest shown in both the special show miniature sheets as well as the Great Australian Railway Journeys and Colonial Heritage issues, which were released to coincide with the event.

As you would expect, we were continually meeting collectors who have an affinity with Australia. Many have family who had emigrated to Australia or children who had married an Australian and settled “Down Under”. Their admiration of the Australian lifestyle and the natural beauty of our country were often discussed, with many looking for stamps of Australian flora and fauna (especially the koala and kookaburras).

The Australian Philatelic Federation was well represented at the show, with many exhibits winning awards in their respective classes (see www.apf.org.au for details). Australia Post shared its stand with the organising committee of the “Australia 2013 Centenary of Kangaroo Stamps” international show which promoted its show to collectors and dealers alike. The show is scheduled for May 2013 and will be held at Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Buildings. Interestingly, most people who attend shows such as these plan their itineraries many years ahead! I spoke to several people who are now thinking of making 2013 the year to visit Australia.

LONDON STAMP SHOW STAMP PACK OFFER ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH MAIL ORDER Order all four minisheets and receive them in this special stamp pack.

1649305 $13.20

Minisheets available separately via retail outlets and mail order 6640301 Great Australian Railway Journeys minisheet $2.10 6640302 Queen’s Birthday stamp show minisheet $2.10 6640303 Centenary of Powered Flight minisheet $4 6640304 Colonial Heritage: Empire minisheet $5

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ADELAIDE STAMPEX 2010 20–22 AUGUST 2010 Adelaide Stampex 2010 is a modified national philatelic exhibition taking place from 20 to 22 August 2010. The event attracts stamp enthusiasts and dealers from around the country, and Australia Post will be attending. The venue is the Drill Hall, Torrens Parade Grounds, King William Road, Adelaide. This popular venue was used for the show in 2008.

Opening Hours Friday 20 August 10am– 6pm

Saturday 21 August 10am– 5pm

Sunday 22 August 10am– 4pm

Venue

Drill Hall, Torrens Parade Grounds, King William Road, Adelaide

Admission

All youth entries are free

6653229 Minisheet

Souvenir minisheet A commemorative minisheet has been produced by Australia Post and features an image of the River Torrens and the Adelaide city skyline. The stamps in the minisheet reflect two of the show’s themes–polar and historical philately–and the minisheet features the Adelaide Stampex 2010 logo.

Products

The minisheet for the Centenary of Australian Commonwealth Coinage 1910–2010 will be overprinted by Australia Post and numbered (1/200) in gold, red or black. There will also be 400 unnumbered minisheets overprinted in black.

A prestige booklet with imperforate panes (limited to 250) will also be available.

The Centenary of Australian Commonwealth Coinage 1910–2010 stamp and coin cover has been privately overprinted in limited quantity by the committee.

Postmarking

The pictorial postmark themes will be postcards (20 August), polar (21 August) and postal history (22 August).

More details www.adelaidestampex.com

A Competitive Exhibition

National classes offered at

this year’s Stampex are postal

history, open philately, polar stamps, first day covers, frugal, cinderellas and youth.

The exhibition will also feature national one-frame and multiframe (three to eight frames) picture postcard competitions to be judged by a separate jury.

Display frames hold 16 sheets (four x four). The entry fee is $30 per frame in the national-class divisions and for the one-frame postcards class.The fee for the multi-frame postcards competition is $75 for three to four frames and $120 for five to eight frames.

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1613346 Famous Naval Battles 1oz Silver Proof Coin Series The Battle of Trafalgar 1805 $89.50 each

1613339 Centenary of Australian Commonwealth Coinage 1910–2010 1oz Silver Proof Coin $89.50 each

1613347 Kings of the Road 1oz Silver Proof Four-coin Set $358.00 each set

1613325 Orbit and Beyond Series 1981 First Space Shuttle 1oz Silver “Orbital” Coin $107.50 each

2010 Australian Koala Gold Proof Coin Series Coins Include: 1613349 2oz Gold Proof Coin $4,295.00 each 1613350 1oz Gold Proof Coin $2,700.00 each 1613351 1/10oz Gold Proof Coin $275.00 each 1613352 1/25oz Gold Proof Coin $136.00 each

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1613341 Great Composers Coin Series Robert Schumann 1810–1856 1oz Silver Proof Coin $89.50 each 1613348 Australian Bush Babies Series 2010 Kangaroo 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin $55.00 each

1613326 2010 Australian Koala Silver Coin 1oz Gilded Edition $80.00 each

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1612325 2010 Fine Silver Year Set $295.00 each set

1612324 2010 Centenary of Girl Guiding $1 rolled coin Roll consisting of 20 x $1 coins $29.95 each roll

AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS: LOST SOLDIERS OF FROMELLES 19 JULY 2010

6652008 Stamp and coin cover $14.95 each

1612323 2010 Australia Remembers Lost Soldiers of Fromelles 20c uncirculated coin $6.95 each

1514644 Souvenir Stamp Sheet $15.95 each

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STAMP SHOWS AND EVENTS Orange Coin & Stamp Club Inc. (NSW) Monthly Stamp Fair 3 July, 7 August and 4 September 2010 These fairs will be held at Quinn’s Arcade, Summer Street, Orange, from 9am to 4pm. There will be sales, valuations and advice. Enquiries to Norm on 02 6362 3754. Upcoming meetings will be held 27 July and 31 August at the Orange Community Information Centre, 79–81 Kite Street, Orange, at 7.30pm.

PUNCHBOWL STAMP AND COIN SHOW (NSW) 31 July and 28 August 2010 The next two events will be held at the Masonic Hall, 29 Arthur Street, Punchbowl, from 9am to 3pm.

Admission is FREE. For information visit www.philas.org.au/punchbowl.html ANDA Coin, Note and Stamp Shows 3 and 4 July 2010 (Vic) This event will be held at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne.

14 and 15 August 2010 (NSW) This event will be held at Randwick Racecourse, Sydney.

APTA Stamp AND Coin Show (Vic) 24 and 25 July 2010 This event will be held at Malvern Town Hall in Melbourne.

Rockingham Stamp Show (WA) 8 August 2010 This show will be open 10am–4pm in the Gary Holland Centre, Kent Street, Rockingham. A joint show

by Rockingham, Fremantle and

Mandurah Philatelic Societies, it includes competitive displays, dealers, an auction and door prizes. Contact Denis Penfold on 08 9528 7576 or email dpenfold@bigpond.com.

Visit www.w-a-p-c.com.

Caloundra Stamp Club (Qld) 15 August 2010 The 32nd annual stamp fair will be held at the Community Hall, Beerwah, from 8.30am to 3.30pm.

Five dealers and 18 clubs will attend.

There will be a monster raffle, lucky door prizes drawn each hour and a bargain table. A sale by tender will be held at 1.30pm. Enquiries to J Hughes on 07 5494 7233.

ADELAIDE STAMPEX 2010 (SA) 20–22 August 2010 For details of this philatelic exhibition see page 19 or visit www.adelaidestampex.com.

Shoalhaven Philatelic Society Inc (NSW) 28 August 2010 This stamp and coin day will be held at the Wesley Centre, Berry Street, Nowra, between 9am and 3pm.

Admission is FREE. Dealers will attend and light refreshments will be available. For further information phone John Pratt on 02 4421 4624.

SCDAA Petersham Stamp and Coin Super Fair (NSW) 29 August 2010 This popular event will be held at 107 Crystal Street, Petersham, from 9.30am to 4pm. Admission is $2, and children are admitted free.

There will be 28 local and interstate dealers attending. Enquiries should be directed to John Pearson on 02 9979 1561 or email pittwaterstamps@ozemail.com.au.

KOALA COUNT A koala represents a single reprint; a kangaroo indicates the fifth reprint, and so on.

SUMMARY OF REPRINTS FROM JULY 2009 TO JUNE 2010.

Nature of Australia Rainforest Butterflies

Butterfly (5c) 0492067

Blue-banded Eggfly (10c) O493067 Tourist Precincts

Booklet of 20 O495190

Salamanca Place ($1.65) 6646067 International Jewels

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Australian Bush Babies

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Eastern Grey Kangaroo ($2.10) 6650067

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Maria Island (10c) 6647067 Koala ($1.45) 6648067

Wildflower

Donkey Orchid ($2.00) 6649067

*New printer (RA Printing) CORRECTION Adopted and Adored stamp rolls of 100 were printed at both Pemara and McKellar Renown.

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POSTMARKS FIRST DAY OF ISSUE POSTMARKS Fishes of the Reef – Part 1 21 June 2010 Fish Creek, Vic 3959 Fishes of the Reef – Part 2 28 June 2010 Fish Creek, Vic 3959 Australian Beaches – International Stamps 28 June 2010 Sandy Bay, Tas 7005 Emergency Services 13 July 2010 Canberra, ACT 2600 For Special Occasions 19 July 2010 Happy Valley, SA 5159 The Australian Taxation Office Centenary 27 July 2010 Canberra, ACT 2600 Burke & Wills: 150 Years 3 August 2010 Parkville, Vic 3052 Christmas Island Frigatebird (WWF) 17 August 2010 Christmas Island, WA 6798 Centenary of Girl Guides 31 August 2010 Melbourne, Vic 3000 NEW PICTORIAL POSTMARK Yackandandah, Vic 3749 The town’s first pictorial postmark.

Replacement Pictorial Postmarks Mansfield, Vic 3722, Stawell, Vic 3380, Casterton, Vic 3311, Clunes, Vic 3370, East Melbourne, Vic 3002 Eureka Skydeck (Collins St West PO), Parkville, Vic 3052 Impressions can be obtained from the relevant postal manager for each location listed.

PERMANENT POSTMARK Bendemeer, NSW 2355 This postmark includes an image of a tractor; to be issued 3 August 2010.

TEMPORARY PICTORIAL POSTMARKS Show Time! Souvenir Cover Brisbane, Qld 4000 5 August 2010 An EKKA souvenir cover will be issued on 5 August 2010, Brisbane Qld 4000. Impressions will be available from the postal manager, GPO Brisbane. Covers available by mail order – 6653229 $3.05.

ADELAIDE STAMPEX 2010 (SA) 20–22 August 2010 Pictorial postmark themes will be– postcards (20 August), polar (21 August) and postal history (22 August), one for each day.

Temporary Commemorative Postmark Brighton, Vic 3186 This postmark celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Brighton Philatelic Society. Available 6 August 2010.

Counter Printed Stamps (CPS) Congress 2010 Murray Bridge (SA) 10 and 11 July 2010 CPS Literal “Adelaide 2010”. Visit www.apta.com.au to download a copy. For information call APTA on 03 9878 4664.

Mail order is available from the postal manager, Adelaide GPO, until September 2010.

Please provide a postage-paid return addressed envelope to ensure prompt delivery.

Minimum credit card amount is $10.

55c x six strip = $3.30

55c x six FDC = $3.60 Button strip = $6.60 Button strip FDC = $6.90 STAMPEX 2010 Torrens Parade Ground 20 – 22 August 2010 CPS Literal “STAMPEX 2010”.

Mail order is available from the postal manager, Adelaide GPO, until October 2010. Please provide a postage-paid return addressed envelope to ensure prompt delivery.

Minimum credit card amount is $10.

55c x six strip = $3.30

55c x six FDC = $3.60 Button strip = $6.60 Button strip FDC = $6.90

IN RETROSPECT PERMANENT PICTORIAL POSTMARK Mansfield, Vic 3722 23 March 2010 This postmark features a skier and mountain peaks, along with the words “Gateway to Victoria’s High Country”.

TemporarY Commemorative POSTMARK Cotham (Kew), Vic 3101 Celebrating the 120th anniversary of Sacred Heart Church, Kew. Available until the 18 October 2010.

Mildura, Vic 3500 A temporary postmark commemorated the Lions Club Convention held in Mildura, 30 April to 2 May 2010.

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SEVEN SEAS

The following will be included in Seven Seas 2010 supplements and optional pages.

Seven Seas pages are only available from stamp dealers and Seven Seas.

Products for Seven Seas pages • No CTO • Partial returns for refunds not accepted.

PLEASE NOTE Prices, including those of postage stamps, are correct at the time of printing but subject to increase.

CORRECTIONS TO BULLETIN 304 Seven Seas Supplements • Emergency Services moved to 13 July 2010 • Flowers of Cocos (Keeling) Islands moved to 15 September 2010 • AAT Macquarie moved to 26 October 2010 21 June 2010 Supplement

Optional

Definitive: Fishes of the Reef – Part 1 design set (gummed) s/a design set, (s/a strip from roll) s/a single x 5c s/a booklet of 20 x 5c s/a booklet of 10 x 60c s/a booklet of 20 x 60c s/a strip from roll

28 June 2010 Definitive: Fishes of the Reef – Part 2 Supplement design set gummed, Optional nil 28 June 2010

Supplement

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Australian Beaches – International Stamps design set (gummed) s/a design set, (s/a single x $1.50, s/a single x $2.20) s/a sheetlets of 5 ($1.50 and $2.20)

In the case of self-adhesive stamps, Australia Post will supply collector packs, full booklets or sheetlets only.

1650200

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Australian World Heritage self-adhesive strip from roll $1.10 (Supplement) Adopted and Adored - s/a design set - Pemara (Optional) Adopted and Adored - s/a design set - McKellar (Optional)

Bulletin 304 AMENDED PRICES 1645235 Australian Supplement 304 1645236 Australian Optional 304

$82.25 $135.00

BULLETIN 305 Seven Seas Supplements 13 July 2010 Supplement

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Emergency Services design set (gummed) self-adhesive strip from roll self-adhesive booklet of 20 self-adhesive strip from roll gutter strip with design

19 July 2010 Supplement

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For Special Occasions design set (gummed), s/a design set, (supplied as 6 x s/a booklets of 10) s/a booklets of 10 x 6

27 July 2010 The Australian Taxation Office Centenary Supplement design set Optional sheetlet of 10 3 August 2010 Supplement

Optional

Burke & Wills: 150 Years design set (gummed), s/a design set, (s/a strip from roll) collector pack

4 August 2010 Bangkok Stamp Show 2010 Optional minisheet 20 August 2010 Adelaide Stampex 2010 Optional minisheet 31 August 2010 Centenary of Girl Guides Supplement design set (gummed), design set s/a

(supplied as 2 x s/a sheetlets of 5)

self-adhesive strip from roll Optional s/a sheetlets of 5 ($1.50 and $2.20)

booklet of 20, collector pack

Bulletin 305 Mail order codes 1655235 Australian Supplement 305 1655236 A ustralian Optional 305

$82.20 $ 118.45

17 August 2010 Christmas Island Frigatebird (WWF) Supplement design set, minisheet

1655238 C hristmas Island Supplement

$9.60

National Philatelic Collection

Online Exhibitions

The new Archival Snapshots pages feature artwork not previously shown and the stories behind past stamp issues that currently have a commemorative anniversary or are of interest to the collecting community.

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Archival Snapshots

• Explorers of Australia, Burke & Wills 1983 – 1 August 2010 • 50th Anniversary of the Girl Guide Movement – 31 August 2010

Visit auspost.com.au/gallery

NEW ISSUES

PLEASE NOTE Prices, including those of postage stamps, are correct at the time of printing but subject to increase.

Mail order (retail) Product description Price 21 June 2010 Definitive: Fishes of the Reef – Part 1 PLEASE NOTE: Stamp sets for Fishes of the Reef Part 1 and 2 will be supplied together.

1628002 (37777) First day cover (gummed) $2.75 1628003 (37778) First day cover (self-adhesive) $2.70 1628005 (37776) First day cover (blank) $0.30 1628250 (37876) Self-adhesive booklet (20 x 5c) $1.00 1628251 Chequebook of booklets (20 x 20 x 5c) $20.00 1628252 (37762) Self-adhesive booklet (10 x 60c) $6.00 1628253 Chequebook of booklets (20 x 10 x 60c) $120.00 1628254 (37764) Self-adhesive booklet (20 x 60c) $12.00 1628255 Chequebook of booklets (20 x 20 x 60c) $240.00 1628209 (37766) Roll (100 x 60c) $60.00 1628210 (37767) Roll (200 x 60c) $120.00 1628200 (38007) Strip of four self-adhesive from a roll [MO] $2.40 28 June 2010 Definitive: Fishes of the Reef – Part 2 6655067 Stamps (part 1 - 1 x 5c, 4 x 60c), (part 2 - $1.20, $1.80, $3.00) $8.45 6655002 (38502) First day cover (gummed) $6.30 6655126 (37779) Stamp pack (part 1 and 2) $8.90 6655220 (37780) Maxicard set (8) (part 1 and 2) $14.45 6655350 (37781) Stamp and medallion cover $19.95

Planned withdrawal date

2 August 2010 2 August 2010 To be advised To be advised To be advised To be advised To be advised To be advised To be advised To be advised To be advised To be advised To be advised 9 August 2010 To be advised To be advised To be advised

28 June 2010 1664067 1664002 (38369) 1664005 (38368) 1664126 (38370) 1664220 (38371) 1664351 (38342) 1664355 1664361 (38348) 1664365

Australian Beaches – International Stamps Stamps (1 x $1.50, 1 x $2.20, 1 x $4.30) $8.00 First day cover (gummed) $8.30 First day cover (blank) $0.30 Stamp pack $8.45 Maxicard set (4) $10.25 Self-adhesive sheetlet (5 x $1.50) $7.50 Chequebook (20 x 5 x $1.50) $150.00 Self-adhesive sheetlet (5 x $2.20) $11.00 Chequebook (20 x 5 x $2.20) $220.00

T.B.A. 9 August 2010 T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A.

19 July 2010 1629067 1629002 (37933) 1629005 (37932) 1629126 (37934) 1629220 (37935) 1629250 (37920) 1629251 1629252 (37921) 1629253 1629254 (37922) 1629255 1629256 (37923) 1629257 1629258 (37924) 1629259 1629260 (37925) 1629261 1629240

For Special Occasions Stamps (9 x 60c, 1 x $1.20) $6.60 First day cover (gummed) $6.90 First day cover (blank) $0.30 Stamp pack $7.05 Maxicard set (9) $14.10 Special Occasions booklet – balloons (10 x 60c) $6.00 Chequebook of booklets – balloons (20 x 10 x 60c) $120.00 Special Occasions booklet – rose (10 x 60c) $6.00 Chequebook of booklets–rose (20 x 10 x 60c) $120.00 Special Occasions booklet – tulips (10 x 60c) $6.00 Chequebook of booklets – tulips(20 x 10 x 60c) $120.00 Special Occasions booklet – baby (10 x 60c) $6.00 Chequebook of booklets – baby (20 x 10 x 60c) $120.00 Special Occasions booklet – wattle (10 x 60c) $6.00 Chequebook of booklets – wattle (20 x 10 x 60c) $120.00 Special Occasions booklet – wedding bands (high) (10 x $1.20) $12.00 Chequebook of booklets – wedding bands (20 x 10 x $1.20) $240.00 Gutter set (2 x 10 x 60c, 1 x 10 x $1.20) $24.00

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NEW ISSUES Mail order (retail) Product description

Price

27 July 2010 1653067 (38394) 1653201 (38396) 1653002 (38400) 1653005 (38399) 1653130 (38401) 1653220 (38402) 1653008 (38403) 3 August 2010 1654067 (38408) 1654002 (38418) 1654003 (38419) 1654005 (38417) 1654126 (38420) 1654220 (38421) 1654210 (38406) 1654223 (38422) 1654200 (38407) 1654184 (38424) 1654008 (38423)

The Australian Taxation Office Centenary Stamps (1 x 60c) $0.60 Sheetlet $6.00 First day cover (gummed) $0.90 First day cover (blank) $0.30 Sheetlet pack $6.45 Maxicard $1.35 Stamp and coin cover (Limited 15,000) $19.95 Burke & Wills: 150 Years Stamps (2 x 60c, 2 x $1.20) $3.60 First day cover (gummed) $3.90 First day cover (self adhesive) $1.50 First day cover (blank) $0.30 Stamp pack $4.05 Maxicard set (4) $6.60 Roll (200 x 60c) $120.00 Collector pack $8.10 Strip of two self-adhesive from a roll [MO] $1.20 Prestige booklet $10.95 Stamp and coin cover $14.95

17 August 2010 1652067 (38427) 1652142 (38436) 1652002 (38286) 1652013 (38439) 1652005 (38438) 31 August 2010 1655067 (38446) 1655002 (38464) 1655003 (38465) 1655005 (38463) 1655126 (38467) 1655220 (38468) 1655182 (38443) 1655251 1655351 (38459) 1655355 1655361 (38460) 1655365 1654210 (38445) 1654223 1654200 1655008 (38469) 1655350 (38466) 1655226 (38470)

Christmas Island Frigatebird (WWF) Stamps (2 x 60c, 2 x $1.80) Minisheet First day cover (gummed) First day cover (minisheet) First day cover (blank) Centenary of Girl Guides Stamps (1 x 60c, 1 x $1.50, 1 x $2.20) First day cover (gummed) First day cover (self adhesive) First day cover (blank) Stamp pack Maxicard set (5) Booklet (20 x 60c) Chequebook (20 x 20 x 60c) Self-adhesive sheetlet (5 x $1.50) Chequebook (20 x 5 x $1.50) Self-adhesive sheetlet (5 x $2.20) Chequebook (20 x 5 x $2.20) Roll (200 x 60c) Collector pack Single stamp from self-adhesive from a roll [MO] Stamp and coin cover Prestige first day cover Postage paid envelope

Planned withdrawal date 31 January 2011 31 January 2011 24 August 2010 31 January 2011 31 January 2011 31 January 2011 31 January 2011 28 February 2011 29 July 2010 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011

$4.80 $4.80 $5.10 $5.10 $0.30

31 January 2011 31 January 2011 21 September 2010 21 September 2010 31 January 2011

$4.30 $4.60 $0.90 $0.30 $4.75 $6.55 $12.00 $240.00 $7.50 $150.00 $11.00 $220.00 $120.00 $7.50 $0.60 $14.95 $10.95 $0.70

28 February 2011 28 September 2010 28 September 2010 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011 28 February 2011

Planned withdrawal dates may be changed without notice to meet emergent postal requirements. Advice of such changes will be published retrospectively in the first available Stamp Bulletin Australia. All prices are GST inclusive and are recommended. Contact the Australian Philatelic Bureau (FREECALL 1800 331 794 within Australia, +61 3 9887 0033 overseas) or visit auspost.com.au/stamps for the current price at the time you place your order.

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Planned withdrawal date

Souvenir Stamp Sheets 1514639 (38333) Socceroos Farewell Match 2010 SSS 1514638 (38332) 2010 QANTAS Socceroos Squad SSS 1514644 (38378) Australia Remembers: Lost Soldiers of Fromelles SSS

$15.95 $15.95 $15.95

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Koala count 0492067 (82318) 0493067 (82320) 0495190 (37041) 6646067 (38317) 6647067 (38318) 6648067 (38319) 6650067 (38320) 6649067 (38321)

Nature of Australia – Butterflies – Butterfly 3K Nature of Australia – Butterflies – Blue-banded Eggfly 4K Tourist Precincts – Booklet of 20 1K Tourist Precincts – Salamanca Place 3K International Jewels – Maria Island, Tas. 2K Australian Bush Babies – Koala 1K Australian Bush Babies – Kangaroo 1K Wildflower – Donkey Orchid 3K

$0.05 $0.10 $11.00 $1.65 $0.10 $1.45 $2.10 $2.00

to be advised to be advised to be advised to be advised to be advised to be advised to be advised to be advised

Other product 6654229 (38510) 1637401 (38511) 6653229 (38214) 6652008 (38377) 6656350 (38513)

Bangkok Stamp Show 2010 minisheet Adelaide Stampex 2010 minisheet Show Time! Souvenir Cover for EKKA Show Lost Soldiers of Fromelles stamp and coin cover Lions Club Prestige PPE – Limited edition 7,500

$1.30 $2.65 $3.05 $14.95 $9.95

28 February 2011 28 February 2011 to be advised to be advised to be advised

Lions Clubs International Convention, Sydney auspost.com.au/stamps Prestige PPE – see order form or website for more details

Mail order (retail) Product description Price Coins PERTH MINT (PM) 1613346 (38327) Naval Battles – The Battle of Trafalgar 1805 1oz Silver Proof Coin Series $89.50 1613339 (38310) Centenary of Australian Commonwealth Coinage 1910 – 2010 $89.50 1613347 (38496) Kings of the Road 1oz Silver Proof Four-coin Set $358.00 1613341 (38326) Great Composers Coin Series Robert Schumann 1810 –1856 $89.50 1613325 (38054) Orbit and Beyond 1981 First Space Shuttle 1oz Silver “Orbital” Coin $107.50 1613348 (38497) Australian Bush Babies – 2010 Kangaroo 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin $55.00 1613349 (38498) 2010 Australian Koala 2oz Gold Proof Australian Koala Coin $4,295.00 1613350 (38499) 2010 Australian Koala 1oz Gold Proof Australian Koala Coin $2,700.00 1613351 (38500) 2010 Australian Koala 1/10oz Gold Proof Australian Koala Coin $275.00 1613352 (38501) 2010 Australian Koala 1/25oz Gold Proof Australian Koala Coin $136.00 1613326 (38055) 2010 Australian Koala Silver Coin 1oz Gilded Edition $80.00 ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT (RAM) 1612323 (38315) Australia Remembers: Lost Soldiers of Fromelles 20c uncirculated coin $6.95 1612324 (38339) 2010 Centenary of Girl Guiding $1 rolled coin consisting of 20 x $1 coins $29.95 1612325 (38340) 2010 Fine Silver Year Set $295.00

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AFL 2010 STAMP PACKS OFFICIAL LICENSED PRODUCT

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They are available at Australia Post retail outlets while stocks last.

The packs include team information, player images in the tabs and a unique configuration of 20 x 55c stamps.

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