Stamp Bulletin. Greetings. Top Dogs. Surfing Australia. Year of the Snake. Lunar New Year. Australia No. 320 January February 2013

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1 Stamp Bulletin Greetings Australia No. 320 January February 2013 Surfing Australia Top Dogs Lunar New Year Year of the Snake auspost.com.au/stamps

2 Copyright 2012 Australian Postal Corporation. All rights reserved. Australia Post stamp designs and philatelic products are subject to copyright and may not be reproduced without permission. All applications for the reproduction of Australian stamps or any correspondence should be made in writing to: Manager Philatelic Australia Post Box 1777 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Fax: Stamp Bulletin Australia is produced by Australia Post s Philatelic Group. To the best of Australia Post s knowledge, all information contained in this Bulletin was correct at the time of printing. Australia Post will not accept any responsibility for errors, oversights or changes to information which may occur after printing. The availability of products advertised in this Bulletin is subject to demand, availability of stock or as otherwise notified from time to time. For availability of products, visit our website at: auspost.com.au/stamps. Where non-australia Post products or businesses are advertised, Australia Post does not represent any association with the business advertised or the supply of goods or services by those businesses. Dear Collectors Welcome to the first edition of Stamp Bulletin Australia for We include a special introduction to Australia 2013 World Stamp Show, which is fast approaching. I urge collectors planning to attend Melbourne in May to keep up with the event highlights and the special souvenir range available by regularly visiting the Australia 2013 website. You will also find useful links to other Victorian and Melbourne attractions, events and resources, including accommodation and public transport options. We start off the year celebrating the Lunar New Year (LNY) Year of the Snake. The LNY issue includes a special sheetlet and PNC. The stamp pack, when used together with one of the prepaid envelopes from the issue, is a perfect LNY greeting card. The Australian Legends Award program continues, with an issue that will delight most Australians. Make sure you visit your local Australia Post retail outlet or the Australia Post website after the announcement to see who the Legends for 2013 are. The stamp issue will be released 18 January In February we celebrate history and surf culture in Australia and the 50th anniversary of the sports peak body, Surfing Australia. Many Australians, having grown up within easy access to a beach, will have identified with the surf scene at one point or another in their lives. The four stamp designs and the associated products capture moments in surfing s past and present. We also bring you a new issue of stamps ideally suited for those special occasions, where a more specific stamp design is called for. The Greetings stamp issue will also be available for use with the Personalised Stamps service. The introduction of these new designs is part of an ongoing commitment by Australia Post to meet the needs of our general, social, and business mail customers. Top Dogs, a se-tenant issue of stamps, features five fourlegged friends, set for a lifetime of loyalty or of mischievous play. These delightful little canines appear to be right at home on this special issue. This edition also brings further news and results of the stamp poll Happy collecting Michael Zsolt Manager, Philatelic

3 Contents 4 Lunar New Year Year of the Snake 6 Greetings 10 Surfing Australia 12 Australia 2013 Stamp Show 16 Top Dogs 18 Stamp Poll Results 19 Coins 22 Stamp Shows and Events 23 Seven Seas Australian Legends 2013 Announcing the Australian Legends of January Look for them at your local participating Australia Post retail outlet.

4 8 January 2013 Lunar New Year Year of the Snake 60c Snake $1.80 Snake Characters Stamp pack The Chinese zodiac is made up of a 12-year cycle, with Chinese animal signs used for dating the years. For festive seasons, such as the New Year, the Chinese lunar calendar is the determining factor and the recurring animal year cycle is Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat (or Sheep), Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. 4 Issue highlights Foiling will be used in the gutter of the 60c stamp sheet as well as in the design of the zodiac sheet. There is also a $1 circular stamp included in the Lotus sheetlet. Technical details Issue date 8 January 2013 FDI withdrawal date 6 February 2013 Denomination 1 x 60c, 1 x $1.80 Stamp and minisheet design Dani Poon Product design Lisa Christensen Australia Post Design Studio Printer McKellar Renown Paper Tullis Russell Printing process Lithography Stamp (minisheet) size 26mm x 37.5mm (136mm x 70mm) Sheetlet size 170mm x 210mm Perforations 14.6 x Sheet layout Module of 50 (with foiled design) National postmark Christmas Island, WA 6798 The Snake is the sixth sign in the Chinese zodiac and it symbolises wisdom, caution and romance. The stamps feature the calligraphic symbol for the Snake and its pictorial derivation. The stamps show the development of the Chinese character for the Snake, shown fully in the $1.80c stamp, and the way it is derived from its pictorial representation, shown in the 60c stamp. Paper-cut motifs are used to pictorially represent the Snake in the 60c stamp PPE IPPE

5 Lunar New Year Year of the Snake 8 January Minisheet Special edition Lotus sheetlet (s/a) The miniature sheet tells the story (in Chinese and English) of how Nüwa, the half-human, half-snake goddess, created animals and humans in seven days in order to alleviate her loneliness. There is a special purple foil overprinting on the stamps, minisheet and zodiac sheetlet Zodiac sheetlet The zodiac sheetlet is a continuing feature of Lunar New Year issues (first introduced in 2002) and features paper cuts of each of the animals of the zodiac with the highlighted year in purple foil. The stamps, minisheet and zodiac sheetlet stamps were designed by Dani Poon, Tak Nai of Melbourne. This is the sixth stamp issue in the Lunar New Year cycle by the talented designer. This is the perfect keepsake for babies born in the Year of the Snake Baby Keepsake PNC Prestige booklet Gold minisheet 5

6 5 February 2013 Greetings 60c Gumleaves 60c Australia globe blue 60c Australia globe red 60c Love 60c Orchid This new stamp issue is designed to update the range of stamp design called for by social mail users and includes designs suitable for use through the Personalised Stamps service. The Love stamp, with its single exquisite rose petal, could be used for a number of special occasions such as St Valentine s Day, special birthdays, anniversaries and Mother s Day to name just a few. The beautiful green orchid stamp is designed for multipurpose use appropriate for everyday letters, cards and invitations, significant anniversaries and also messages of get well and condolence. Technical details Issue date 5 February 2013 FDI withdrawal date 6 March 2013 Denomination 5 x 60c, 1 x $1.20 Stamp design Gumleaves: MDM Globe: Lisa Christensen Love, Orchid, Wedding: Sonia Young 6 Product design Sonia Young Australia Post Design Studio Printer McKellar Renown Paper s/a Tullis Russell (C100 s/a) Printing process Lithography Stamp size 26mm x 37.5mm Perforations 14.6 x Sheet layout Module of 50 (with design) National postmark Sydney, NSW Booklet s/a Gumleaves

7 Greetings 5 February 2013 $1.20 Wedding Gutter The wedding-themed stamp design lends itself to a number of different wedding styles and themes, as well as engagements and significant anniversaries or celebrations. Australia and globe (available in two colour schemes) and the sprig of eucalyptus leaves are designs that are suitable for everyday use, business or corporate mail. The eucalyptus leaves especially identifies with Australia s love of the bush, and our flora and fauna. Issue highlights A number of the designs are also available in self-adhesive booklets offered as a set or individually. The $1.20 stamp is featured in a prestige booklet and a self-adhesive booklet of 10. Foiled seals are included in the prestige booklet Prestige booklet First day cover Stamp pack 7

8 5 February 2013 Greetings S/A booklets include stickers Greetings Booklet Collection Booklet s/a Australia Booklet s/a Love Booklet s/a Wedding Booklet s/a Orchid 8

9 Share life s precious memories with Personalised Stamps Simply use your favourite photo with your chosen stamp design. Order online at auspost.com.au/pstamps

10 12 February 2013 Surfing Australia 60c Beach beauties 60c 60s surfing 60c Surf pilgrimage 60c Pro surfing Minisheet Issue highlights A limited edition postal and numismatic cover accompanies this issue. Surfing is such a cornerstone of Australian leisure that it is difficult to imagine a time at which it did not exist. At the dawn of the 20th century, surf bathing was prohibited during daylight hours, surfboards were unknown and the unpatrolled ocean was feared by most. A little over a century later, surfing is one of our most popular leisure pursuits, our champions are among the best in the world, and the fashion and culture of the sport are dominant not just along the coastline but also across the country. For many, surfing has become shorthand for what it means to be Australian. It accommodates both our irreverent, laidback sensibility and our dynamic sporting prowess. In 2013, Surfing Australia, the governing body of the sport, celebrates 50 years of promoting surfing as quintessentially Australian and steering its professional recognition. Marking the anniversary of Surfing Australia, this stamp issue embraces surfing culture and history since its popularity surged in the 1950s PNC (limited edition 15,000) Booklet (s/a) (10 x 60c) 10

11 Surfing Australia 12 February Maxicards Stamp pack The stamps have been designed to reflect the ephemera produced through the years, which has supported and given shape to surf culture. Typography has been a large part of ephemera design, which is reflected in the stamp designs. Through their imagery, typography and look, the stamps express an historical arc from the 1950s to the current day Prestige booklet Technical details Issue date 12 February 2013 FDI withdrawal date 13 March 2013 Denomination Stamp design 4 x 60c Andrew Hoyne Design Product design Jo Muré Australia Post Design Studio Printer McKellar Renown Paper (s/a) Tullis Russell (c90,c100 s/a) Printing process Lithography Stamp size 37.5mm x 26mm Perforations x 14.6 Sheet layout Module of 50 (with design in the gutter) National postmark Torquay, Vic First day cover (minisheet) 11

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13 SPECIAL RELEASE PRODUCTS AUSTRALIA 2013 PATRONS CLUB $500 Not sold through Australia Post WORLD STAMP EXPO DAILY PASS $ Membership includes: Four exclusive limited edition overprint Intaglio miniature sheets Two exclusive minisheets with Australia 2013 exhibition logo overprint Australia 2013 Patrons Club tie or scarf Two souvenir season s entry tickets, valid for six days entry Up to five single-entry guest passes to the Patrons Club Lounge Admission one hour prior to public access (except opening day) Recognition as a Patron in the official Australia 2013 catalogue and on the website An Australia 2013 exhibition catalogue Access to a private lounge at the Australia 2013 exhibition Limited to 250 members. For more information or to order: patronsupporters@australia2013.com An Australia 2013 Daily Pass will be available for purchase from 4 February Each daily pass entitles the bearer to a single day entry to the show. Tickets are not transferable. The cost for a daily pass is A$10. Tickets cannot be presented for use if the entry stub has been removed. Passouts will be available at the venue. Lost, damaged or destroyed tickets cannot be replaced. For more information, including the full terms and conditions, or to place an order visit: shop.auspost.com.au On sale 4 February 2013 from participating Australia Post retail outlets or online from shop.auspost.com.au

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16 19 February 2013 Top Dogs 60c Miniature Schnauzer 60c Miniature Dachshund 60c Pug 60c Australian Terrier 60c Cavalier King Charles Spaniel First Day of Issue 19 February 2013 W Mount Barker WA 6324 Did you know that around 12 million Australians, comprising 63 per cent of households own a pet and 38 per cent of these households have at least one dog? We are a nation of dog lovers and this issue will appeal to the owners of popular small dog breeds. Issue highlights Self-adhesive booklets of 10 are available for each of the featured breeds and also as a collection. The Miniature Schnauzer originated as a farm dog in Germany in the 19th century. A cross between a standard Schnauzer and smaller breeds such as the Poodle and Affenpinscher, the breed comes in four colours: black, salt-and-pepper, blackand-silver, and white. Playful and spirited, yet friendly and intelligent, Miniature Schnauzers make excellent watchdogs. The Miniature Dachshund is a hound dog, probably bred in Germany in the 18th century to hunt burrow-dwelling animals. Long-bodied, with big front paws designed for efficient digging, dachshunds can be long, smooth or wire-haired 16 Technical details Issue date 19 February 2013 FDI withdrawal date 20 March 2013 Denomination 5 x 60c Stamp design Susan Elliott Photography Craig McGill Product design Jo Mure Australia Post Design Studio Printer McKellar Renown Paper (s/a) Tullis Russell (C100 s/a) Printing process Lithography Stamp size 26mm x 37.5mm Perforations 14.6 x Sheet layout Module of 50 (with design) National postmark Mount Barker, WA First day cover

17 Top Dogs 19 February Stamp pack and come in a range of colours. They are loyal and obstinate and sometimes stand-offish with strangers Booklet Collection The Pug originated as a lap dog in the royal courts of ancient China. The breed was imported to Europe in the 16th century, where it became a favourite with the House of Orange, and soon became popular throughout Europe. Queen Victoria owned many Pugs. These dogs tend to be quiet and docile and are good family pets. Descended from British rough coast-type terriers brought to Australia in the 19th century, the Australian Terrier was first recognised as a distinct breed in Coat colours are shades of blue or red. The breed standard describes the Australian Terrier as spirited and alert, with the natural aggressiveness of a ratter and hedge hunter. Bred as a toy dog, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was popular among the nobility in 16th century England, where it was used as a lap warmer for ladies. It was said of King Charles II that his Majesty was seldom seen without his little dogs and the breed has since been identified with this monarch. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are affectionate, playful and socialise well with children and other dogs Booklet s/a (10 x 60c) Booktlet s/a (10 x 60c) Booklet s/a (10 x 60c) Booktlet s/a (10 x 60c) 17

18 Stamp Poll 2012 Our results include your overall favourite Australian stamp. This year s stamp poll supports the popularity of animals with outstanding numbers of collectors selecting a Sumatran Tiger as their favourite Australian stamp. Favourite Australian stamp issue: Road Trip Australia Favourite Australian territories stamp issue: Skies of Cocos Individual stamp with the most votes: Sumatran Tiger from Australia Zoos Congratulations to our 2012 Stamp Poll winner B Cook, SA 18

19 Coins Only available for purchase to Australian residents $ LNY Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Pr CI Rectangular 4 Coin Set $ LNY Year of the Snake 1/2oz Silver Bullion Coloured Coin $ Australian Citizenship $1 Coin $ LNY Year of the Snake 1/10oz Gold Pr PP Coin $ Birds of Australia 1/2oz Silver Pr PP Coin - Budgerigar $ Four Seasons 1oz Silver Pr PP Coin - Summer 19

20 Coins Only available for purchase to Australian residents Limited stock available $ Lunar Series - Year of the Snake $10 Gold Proof Coin $ Lunar Series - Year of the Snake $1 AL/BR Uncirculated Coin $ Lunar Series - Year of the Snake $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin $ Six Coin Wedding Proof Coin Collection 20

21 Only available for purchase to Australian residents Coins New style packaging $ Six Coin Proof Baby Year Set $ Six Coin Uncirculated Baby Year Set $ Two Coin Proof Year Set $1 & 20c - Australian Mining $ Two Coin Uncirculated Year Set $1 & 20c - Australian Mining 20c coin with hyper-metallic finish Selectively gold plated 20c coin $ Six Coin Proof Year Set $ Six Coin Uncirculated Year Set 21

22 Stamp Shows and Events Reprints Peninsula Stamp, Coins & Card Fair (Vic) 19 January 2013 The Peninsula Stamp Club Inc. is holding this event at the Dromana Uniting Church Hall, corner Point Nepean Road and McCulloch Street, Dromana from 9am to 3pm. Admission is free. For information, contact the Fair Coordinator on Corner Inlet Stamp Club (Vic) 19 January 2013 A stamp fair will be held at the Foster Uniting Church Hall in Station Road, Foster from 9am to 4pm. Stamp and club dealers will attend. Free valuations and lucky door prizes will be a feature. There will be an extensive display of Kangaroo and Map stamps and entry is by gold coin. Enquiries to Lindsay Fromhold on or to gippystamps@vic.chariot. net.au Orange Stamp & Coin Fair (NSW) 5 January and 2 February 2013 This event is held on the first Saturday of the month in the Cultural Centre hall, Sale Street. For information, contact Howard on The club also meets on the last Tuesday of each month (except in December). Meetings are held at Kite Street, Orange at 7.30pm. The next meeting is 8 January APTA Melbourne Stamp and Coin Fair (Vic) 9 and 10 February 2013 This event will be held at the Malvern Town Hall, corner of Glenferrie Road and High Street Malvern from 10am to 5pm each day. Local and interstate dealers will attend and there will be free valuations with APTA gift vouchers drawn each day. Limited edition APTA show overprints and PNCs will also be available for sale. Admission will be $5 for adults with children admitted for free. Enquiries to or to publicity@apta.com.au. Visit the website at for full details. St George Philatelic Soc. (NSW) The club meets at 36 George Street, Rockdale on the first Monday of each month at 7.45pm. The next scheduled meeting is to be held 7 January A competitive display, mini sale by tender and a show and tell are a feature of these club meetings. Hurstville Salvation Army Philatelic Soc. (NSW) The club meets at on the third Thursday of the month at the Salvation Army Youth Hall on the corner of Bond and Dora Streets in Hurstville. The next meeting is scheduled for 17 January 2013 at 1pm. A koala represents a single reprint. Farming Booklet $ Strip of 4 $ Please Note. The postcode Boolarra Vic 3870 was incorrectly listed in the previous edition. 22

23 Postmarks First Day of Issue Postmarks Lunar New Year Year of the Snake 8 January 2013 Christmas Island, WA 6798 Australian Legends 18 January 2013 To be announced Greetings 5 February 2013 Sydney, NSW 2000 Surfing Australia 12 February 2013 Torquay, Vic 3228 Top Dogs 19 February 2013 Mount Barker, WA 6324 Seven Seas LNY Year of the Snake Supplement: design set (gummed), zodiac sheetlet, minisheet, gutter 10 x 60c Australian Legends Supplement: design set (gummed), design set (s/a x 10 booklets), gutter pairs x 5 Optional: s/a booklets x 10 Greetings Supplement: design set (gummed), design set (s/a booklet x 5). Optional: s/a booklets x 5, gutter 10 x 60c Surfing Australia Supplement: design set (gummed), design set (s/a strip of 4). minisheet, gutter BL4 Optional: s/a booklet, s/a strip of 4, gutter 10 x 60c Top Dogs Supplement: design set (gummed), design set (s/a booklets x 5) Optional: gutter 10 x 60c, s/a booklets x 5 Temporary Postmarks Lunar New Year 2013 Year of the Snake Bourke Street Vic 3000 Cabramatta NSW 2166 Haymarket NSW 2000 Adelaide Uni SA 5005 Celebrating 100 years of x-ray crystallography. From 6 December 2012 until 6 December Maryborough Qld 4650 Celebrating the 23rd Scout Jamboree. Available 2 to 12 January 2013 from the Pallas Street LPO. IN RETROSPECT Permanent Pictorial Nyabing WA 6341 Celebrating a century of the town With images of a tree, windmill and water tank. Released 19 October To the left are issues that will be included in Seven Seas 2012 supplements and optional pages. Seven Seas pages are only available from stamp dealers and Seven Seas. No CTO Partial returns for refunds not accepted Mail order codes Australian Supplement $ Australian Optional $ Christmas Island Supplement $15.60 In the case of self-adhesive stamps, Australia Post will supply full booklets or sheetlets only. Enquiries about Australian philatelic products and orders can be sent to: The Australian Philatelic Bureau PO Box 4000 (Reply paid when posting in Australia) FERNTREE GULLY VIC

24 New Issues 24 Mail order Retail Product description Price Withdrawal date 8 January 2013 Lunar New Year Year of the Snake Stamps (1 x 60c, 1 x $1.80) $ June Minisheet $ June Minisheet (pack of 5) $ June Cover (blank) $ June First day cover (gummed) $ Feb First day cover (zodiac) $ Feb First day cover (minisheet) $ Feb Zodiac sheetlet $ June Special edition Lotus sheetlet (s/a) $ June Stamp pack/greeting card $ June Postcard $ June PPE $ June IPPE $ June Postal and numismatic cover $ June Prestige booklet $ June Gutter 10 x 60c (with design) $ June Gutter 10 x $1.80 $ June Baby Keepsake $15.95 TBA Gold foiled presentation minisheet $99.95 TBA 18 January 2013 Australian Legends Award Stamps (10 x 60c) $ July Cover (blank) $ July First day cover (gummed) $ Feb Stamp pack $ July Maxicards (10) $ July Booklet (10 x 60c) 1 $ July Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 1 $ July Booklet (10 x 60c) 2 $ July Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 2 $ July Booklet (10 x 60c) 3 $ July Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 3 $ July Booklet (10 x 60c) 4 $ July Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 4 $ July Booklet (10 x 60c) 5 $ July Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 5 $ July Booklet (10 x 60c) 6 $ July Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 6 $ July Booklet (10 x 60c) 7 $ July Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 7 $ July Booklet (10 x 60c) 8 $ July Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 8 $ July Booklet (10 x 60c) 9 $ July 2013

25 New Issues Mail order Retail Product description Price Withdrawal date Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 9 $ July Booklet (10 x 60c) 10 $ July Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 10 $ July Booklet Collection $ July Prestige booklet $ July Gutter 10 x 60c A (no design) $ July Gutter 10 x 60c B $ July Gutter 10 x 60c C $ July Gutter 10 x 60c D $ July Gutter 10 x 60c E $ July February 2013 Special Occasions: Greetings Stamps (5 x 60c, 1 x $1.20) $4.20 TBA Cover (blank) $0.30 TBA First day cover (gummed) $ March Stamp pack $4.65 TBA Maxicards (6) $8.70 TBA Booklet (10 x 60c) Love $6.00 TBA Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) Love $ TBA Booklet (10 x 60c) Orchid $6.00 TBA Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) Orchid $ TBA Booklet (10 x 60c) Australia $6.00 TBA Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) Australia $ TBA Booklet (10 x 60c) Gumleaves $6.00 TBA Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) Gumleaves $ TBA Booklet (10 x $1.20) Wedding $12.00 TBA Chequebook (20 x 10 x $1.20) Wedding $ TBA Booklet Collection $38.00 TBA Prestige booklet $24.95 TBA Gutter 10 x 60c (with design) $6.00 TBA Gutter 10 x $1.20 $12.00 TBA 12 February 2013 Surfing Australia Stamps (4 x 60c) $ Aug Minisheet $ Aug Cover (blank) $ Aug First day cover (gummed) $ March First day cover (minisheet) $ March First day cover (s/a) $ March Stamp pack $ Aug Booklet (10 x 60c) $ Aug Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) $ Aug Roll of 100 x 60c $ Aug Strip of 4 $ Aug PNC $ Aug Prestige booklet $ Aug

26 New Issues Mail order Retail Product description Price Withdrawal date Maxicards (4) $ Aug Gutter 10 x 60c (nwith design) $ Aug February 2013 Top Dogs Stamps (5 x 60c) $ Aug Cover (blank) $ Aug First day cover (gummed) $ March Stamp pack $ Aug Maxicards (5) $ Aug Booklet (10 x 60c) Schnauzer $ Aug Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) Schnauzer $ Aug Booklet (10 x 60c) Dachsund $ Aug Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) Dachsund $ Aug Booklet (10 x 60c) Pug $ Aug Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) Pug $ Aug Booklet (10 x 60c) Australian Terrier $ Aug Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) Australian Terrier $ Aug Booklet (10 x 60c) Cavalier King Charles $ Aug Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) Cavalier King Charles $ Aug Booklet Collection $ Aug Gutter 10 x 60c (with design) $ Aug 2013 Miscellaneous Remembrance Day Coloured Coin Collectable $ Australian Antarctic Expedition Prestige cover $ are getting set to fly in for Valentine s Day ANGRY BIRDS ROVIO ENTERTAINMENT LTD.

27 Special Orders Save up to 20 per cent with our special collector offers! Offer one first day covers* * Save up to 15 per cent on the RRP of first day covers released throughout 2013 by Australia Post. You can select from two first day cover options; Australia plus AAT or Australia plus territories. Your covers will be sent to you quarterly. Offer two maximum cards* * Save up to 20 per cent on the RRP of the maximum cards issued in 2013 by Australia Post for Australia and the AAT stamp issues. Your maximum cards will be sent to you quarterly. Place your order with the Australian Philatelic Bureau or request the special order form. We re getting set for a brand new year. It s time to organise a standing order so you don t miss a thing. Why have a standing order? Products delivered to you quarterly No postage and handling fees on your quarterly order Your products are reserved for you No waiting in line at a post office You control the product to be issued Greater chance of securing limited edition items Standing Orders Contact the Mail Order Bureau to organise your order on 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 within Australia, overseas) or visit auspost.com.au/stamps for the current price at the time you place your order. Hours of operation are 8:30am to 5pm AEST. The price of stamps and related products, souvenir items and numismatics are correct at the time of printing but are subject to change. The price of numismatic products is subject to valuation changes. All prices shown are GST inclusive where applicable and are recommended. Contact the Australian Philatelic Bureau, or your participating Australia Post retail outlet to check the current price at the time of placing your order. Refer to the official order form for all products available. Not all are listed here. 27

28 2012 COLLECTION OF AUSTRALIAN STAMPS $ $ EXCLUSIVE Olympic / Paralympic Sheetlet The 2012 Collection of Australian Stamps includes each of the gummed stamp issues and miniature sheets released throughout the year, together with the background story for each issue. This beautifully illustrated full-colour publication makes a perfect gift or addition to your philatelic collection Australian Territories Collection of Stamps Includes all of the gummed stamp issues and minisheets released for the following territories: - Australian Antarctic Territory - Christmas Island - Cocos (Keeling) Islands $32.95 auspost.com.au/stamps

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30 Order form How to use this form 1 Select your products and enter total on each selection. 2 Indicate whether Registered Post* is required. 3 Add all totals and enter the full amount (include postage and handling) of your order. 4 Enter your name and address details if not shown here. 5 Fill in your payment details. Postage and Handling A postage and handling charge of A$5 applies on all ad-hoc orders from within Australia. (overseas orders are A$9). For Australian standing orders delivered by issue P&H is A$3. The P&H charge is waived for quarterly dispatch of standing orders Registered Post provides compensation in some circumstances for up to A$100 and costs A$3.20 (within Australia). Extra cover for overseas orders is A$9.60 for the first A$100. Availability and maximum cover varies between countries. *Refer to the Australia Post website auspost.com.au for the terms & conditions of Registered Post. 6 Return completed order form (Reply Paid within Australia only). Allow 28 days for delivery. Return / exchange If you are not satisfied with the item supplied, please return it within 60 days of the invoice date to arrange a refund or an exchange. Refunds are not given for partial returns of items with a single code. When seeking a refund, please include a copy of your invoice with the returned item and brief details regarding the reason for the return. This is subject to and in addition to any rights you have under the Competition and Consumer Act Contact details Method of payment Australia International Change of address New customer Freecall Phone Name Yes / No Fax Fax Address Australian Philatelic Bureau Reply Paid 4000* FERNTREE GULLY VIC 3156 Country City State Postcode or mailorder@auspost.com.au Phone Date

31 * No stamp required for postage to this address if sent from within Australia. Privacy notice We may collect your personal information to: record and administer your subscription to Stamp Bulletin Australia process your order for philatelic or numismatic products update our records or do otherwise as you request. Without your personal information we are unable to provide these services to you. Your personal information may be disclosed to our contracted service providers who assist us in providing or administering these services. These service providers include our call centre operators, mailing houses and financial institutions who process your payments. We may also use your personal information to tell you about our products, services or special offers that we think may be of interest to you. Please tick the box below if you do not want to receive this information. You are entitled to request access to your personal information while we store it. All requests shall be assessed as required by law and we will tell you why if access is denied. For any queries, or to place your order by telephone, please call the Philatelic Bureau on (Freecall) q No, I do not want to receive special offers and other information from Australia Post. Money order or cheque (payable to Australian Philatelic Bureau). Do not send cash. Please tick Money Order Personal cheque Bank cheque Visa MasterCard American Express Diners Club Please debit my credit card (minimum $10) A$ Card number Credit card expiry date Name (as it appears on card) Cardholder s signature New issues M = mint (no postmark) PM = postmark LE = Limited Edition Mail Order Code Product description Price Qty Value Mail Order Code Product description Price Qty Value 8 January 2013 Lunar New Year Year of the Snake Stamps (1 x 60c, $1.80) $ Minisheet $ Minisheet (pack of 5) $ Cover (blank) $ First day cover (gummed) $ First day cover (zodiac) $ First day cover (minisheet) $ Zodiac sheetlet $ Special edition Lotus sheetlet (s/a) $ Stamp pack / greeting card $ Booklet (10 x 60c) 10 $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 10 $ Booklet Collection $ Prestige booklet $ Gutter 10 x 60c A (no design) $ Gutter 10 x 60c B $ Gutter 10 x 60c C $ Gutter 10 x 60c D $ Gutter 10 x 60c E $ February 2013 Special Occasions - Greetings Stamps (5 x 60c, 1 x $1.20) $4.20

32 Postcard $ PPE $ IPPE $ PNC $ Prestige booklet $ Gutter 10 x 60c (with design) $ Gutter 10 x $1.80 $ Gold foiled presentation minisheet $ Baby Keepsake $ January 2013 Australian Legends Award Stamps (10 x 60c) $ Cover (blank) $ First day cover (gummed) $ Stamp pack $ Maxicards (10) $ Booklet (10 x 60c) 1 $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 1 $ Booklet (10 x 60c) 2 $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 2 $ Booklet (10 x 60c) 3 $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 3 $ Booklet (10 x 60c) 4 $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 4 $ Booklet (10 x 60c) 5 $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 5 $ Booklet (10 x 60c) 6 $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 6 $ Booklet (10 x 60c) 7 $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 7 $ Booklet (10 x 60c) 8 $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 8 $ Booklet (10 x 60c) 9 $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) 9 $ Cover (blank) $ First day cover (gummed) $ Stamp pack $ Maxicards (6) $ Booklet (10 x 60c) Love $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) Love $ Booklet (10 x 60c) Orchid $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) Orchid $ Booklet (10 x 60c) Australia $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) Australia $ Booklet (10 x 60c) Gumleaves $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) Gumleaves $ Booklet (10 x $1.20) Wedding $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x $1.20) Wedding $ Booklet Collection $ Prestige booklet $ Gutter 10 x 60c (no design) $ Gutter 10 x $1.20 $ February 2013 Surfing Australia Stamps (4 x 60c) $ Minisheet $ Cover (blank) $ First day cover (gummed) $ First day cover (minisheet) $ First day cover (s/a) $ Stamp pack $ Booklet (10 x 60c) $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) $ Roll of 100 x 60c $ Strip of 4 $ PNC $ Prestige booklet $ Maxicard (4) $5.40

33 New issues cont. M = mint (no postmark) PM = postmark LE = Limited Edition 12 February 2013 Surfing Australia Gutter 10 x 60c (with design) $ February 2013 Top Dogs Stamps (5 x 60c) $ Cover (blank) $ First day cover (gummed) $ Stamp pack $ Maxicards (5) $ Booklet (10 x 60c) Schnauzer $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) Schnauzer $ Booklet (10 x 60c) Dachsund $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) Dachsund $ Booklet (10 x 60c) Pug $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) Pug $ Booklet (10 x 60c) Austalian Terrier $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) Aust. Terrier $ Booklet (10 x 60c) Cav. King Charles $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 60c) King Charles $ Booklet Collection $ Gutter 10 x 60c (with design) $6.00 Total Recent issues M = mint (no postmark) PM = postmark Mail Order Code Product description Price Qty Value Mail Order Code Product description Price Qty Value 9 October Sporting Legends Stamps (2 x 60c) $ Sheetlet of 10 $ Cover (blank) $ Sheetlet pack $ Maxicard (2) $ November 2012 Christmas Is Christmas Stamps (1 x 55c, 1 x $1.60) $ Minisheet $ Cover (blank) $ Stamp pack $ S/A sheetlet 5 x $1.60 $ Chequebook of 20 x 5 x $1.60 $ Gutter 10 x 55c (no design) $ November 2012 Christmas Chequebook Sheetlet (20 x 5 x $1.60) $ Gutter 10 x 55c (no design) Madonna $ Gutter 10 x 55c (no design) Reindeer & Gift $ Gutter 10 x 60c (no design) Christmas Tree $ Gutter 10 x $1.60 (no design) Adoration $ PNC $ November 2012 Lawn Bowls Australia Stamps (1 x 60c, 1 x $1.20) $ Minisheet $ Blank cover $ Stamp pack $ Maxicards (2) $ Gutter (10 x 60c) no design $6.00

34 Gutter 10 x $1.60 $ Gutter (10 x $1.20) $ November 2012 Christmas Stamps (3 x 55c, 1 x 60c, 1 x $1.60) $ Sheetlet of 10 (55c embellished) Gift $ Sheetlet of 10 (55c embellished) Reindeer $ Cover (blank) $ Stamp pack $ Special stamp pack (2 x 55c embellished) $ Maxicard (5) $ Aerogramme $ Booklet (20 x 55c) Madonna $ Chequebook (20 x 10 x 55c) Madonna $ Booklet (20 x 55c) Reindeer & Gifts $ Chequebook (20 x 20 x 55c) $ Sheetlet (5 x $1.60) $ November 2012 Paralympian of the Year Sheetlet of 10 x 60c $6.00 The Collections Territories Collection $ Annual Collection of Australian Stamps $ Annual Collection of Australian Stamps (E) $ Miscellaneous Brownlow SSS $ Australia Post Avenue of Legends $ Casey Stoner Tribute Stamp Pack $18.95 Total Also available Mail Order Code Product description Price Qty Value Mail Order Code Product description Price Qty Value Souvenir stamp sheets Nickelodeon folder Dora SSS & stickers $ The Many Faces of SpongeBob SSS $ SpongeBob and Friends SSS $ Diego and Friends SSS $ Dora and Friends $ Disney Ariel Collector Box and SSS $ Disney Fairies mini SSS $ Disney Princess Belle mini SSS $ Disney Cinderella mini SSS $ Disney Aurora mini SSS $ Disney Snow White SSS $ Disney Cars 2 SSS $15.95 Miscellaneous Hello Kitty stamp pack $ LNY 2012 Baby Keepsake $ Children s Stamp Album $ Max Stern (English edition) $ Wiggles 20 Years stamp pack $ Mickey and Minnie Mouse stamp pack $ Duntroon PNC $14.95 Accessories Premium Philatelic Collector Kit $ Collecting Australian Stamps book $ First Day Cover Album ring binder $10.00

35 Miscellaneous AAE Mawson prestige cover $ Rememberance Day $2 coin PNC $ Black Caviar stamp pack $12.95 Coins Available for sale to Australian residents only. Mail Order Code Product description Price Qty Value Royal Australian Mint 2013 Six Coin Uncirculated Baby Year Set $ Six Coin Proof Baby Year Set $ Six Coin Uncirculated Year Set $ Six Coin Proof Year Set $ Six Coin Wedding Proof Coin Set $ Lunar Series - Year of the Snake $10 Gold Proof Coin 2013 Lunar Series - Year of the Snake $1 Fine Silver Proof Coin 2013 Lunar Series - Year of the Snake $1 AL/BR Uncirculated Coin 2013 Two Coin Uncirculated Year Set $1 & 20c - Australian Mining $ $55.00 $13.50 $ Two Coin Proof Year Set $1 & 20c - Australian Mining $55.00 Perth Mint Australian Citizenship $1 Coin $ LNY Year of the Snake 1/2oz Silver Bullion Coloured Coin 2013 Birds of Australia 1/2oz Silver Pr PP Coin - Budgerigar $60.00 $ Collector s Choice binder (three-ring) $ PNC and medallion cover protector $ cm Stamp Tweezers $ Duel light magnifying glass $ Stamp Perforation Gauge $ Binder (3-ring) $17.95 Total AFL and NRL 2012 Footy Stamps Mail Order Code Product description Qty Mail Order Code Product description Qty AFL stamp packs Adelaide Hawthorn Brisbane Melbourne Carlton North Melbourne Collingwood Port Adelaide Essendon Richmond Fremantle St Kilda Geelong Sydney Gold Coast West Coast GWS Western Bulldogs Total NRL stamp packs Broncos Raiders Bulldogs Roosters Cowboys Sea Eagles Dragons Sharks Eels Storm Knights Titans Panthers Warriors Rabbitohs Wests Tigers Total

36 Four Seasons 1oz Silver Pr PP Coin Summer 2013 LNY Year of the Snake 1/10oz Gold Pr PP Coin 2013 LNY Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Pr CI Rectangular 4 Coin Set Total $ $ $ The 2012 Gold Medallists Collection Mail Order Code Product description Price Qty Value Set of GM postmarked covers $ Collection 2012 Gold Medallists $ Swimming: Women's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay $ Sailing: Men's Laser $ Cycling: Women's Sprint $ Athletics: Women's 100m Hurdles $ Sailing: Men's 49ER Class $ Canoe/Kayak: Men's K4 1000m $ Sailing: Men's 470 Class $6.00 Total Annual Collections Mail Order Code Product description Price Qty Value Collection of Australian Stamps 2012 $ Collection of Australian Stamps 2012 (Exec) $ Australian Territories Collection $32.95 Total The price of stamps and related products, souvenir items and numismatics are correct at the time of printing but are subject to change. The price of numismatic products is subject to valuation changes. All prices shown are GST inclusive where applicable and are recommended. Contact the Australian Philatelic Bureau, or your participating Australia Post retail outlet to check for the current price at the time of placing your order AFL & NRL Premiers Mail Order Code Product description Price Qty Value AFL Premiers SSS $ NRL Premiers SSS $ AFL Premiers PNC $ NRL Premiers Medallion Cover $19.95 Total Seven Seas Mail Order Code Product description Price Qty Value Australian Supplement $ Australian Optional $ Christmas Island Supplement $15.60 Total Subtotal Registered Post Domestic $3.20 Extra cover International (up to $100) A$9.60 Postage and Handling Domestic $5 International A$9 Order total