Stamp Bulletin. Year of the Dragon Precious Moments. Capital City Transport Technology Then and Now ANZUS. Lunar New Year.

Stamp Bulletin Australia No. 314 January February 2012 Lunar New Year Year of the Dragon Precious Moments Capital City Transport Technology Then and Now ANZUS Legends 2012 auspost.com.au/stamps

Copyright 2011 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 GPO Box 1777 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 mailorder@auspost.com.au Fax: 03 9206 4142 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 our first edition of the Australian Stamp Bulletin for 2012 after a very busy close to the previous year. I m sure you all made the most of the Christmas break, as I did. Before we take a closer look at the first stamp issues for the year I would like to revisit November 2011 and the release of the ANZUS stamp issue. This commemorative stamp was produced to recognise the very significant visit to Australia by the Honourable Barack Obama, President of the United States of America. An official state visit by the President had been planned for some time but was cancelled on two previous occasions due to issues of state. The uncertainty made plans to commemorate the visit extremely difficult given the print timelines of both the Bulletin, and more importantly, the 2011 Annual Collection of Australian Stamps. The decision for the visit to occur in mid-november was to affect the timing of both publications, which had already been printed. Philatelic would release the commemorative stamp issue without having a sample included in the Annual Collection but this historic event was too important and needed to be recognised officially. The stamp will be included with the 2012 Annual Collection of Australian Stamps. Looking ahead to the coming stamp issues there is quite a variety of themes, including our 2012 Lunar New Year stamp issue. We anticipate a high level of interest in the stamps this year as we celebrate the Year of the Dragon. This year s Australian Legends stamp issue will celebrate the achievements of sporting heroes from the different football codes in Australia. What collectors won t know until the issue is released in January is the identity of those selected for this honour. Capital City Transport, Farming, Technology Then and Now and a range of new stamp designs for use with social mail in Precious Moments offers a diverse range of subjects and design styles. There s really something for everyone. We also bring you the results of the Stamp Poll from 2011 and the opportunity to settle those debates that I m sure collectors just love to have regarding the favourite stamp and stamp issue of the year. The poll covered the gummed stamps featured in our voting entry form and the online entry page. Happy Collecting Michael Zsolt Manager, Philatelic

Contents 4 LNY - Year of the Dragon 7 Legends 2012 8 ANZUS 10 Precious Moments 12 Technology Then and Now 14 Capital City Transport 16 Stamp Poll 2011 results 18 Impressions 20 Coins 23 Stamp Shows and Events 24 Seven Seas Annual Lunar New Year Hawker s Bazaar get-together in Melbourne. In its tenth year, the Crown Chinese Lunar New Year Festival and Riverside Hawker s Bazaar will once again attract crowds. Australia Post will join in the Year of the Dragon celebrations and offer festival goers the opportunity to purchase the Year of the Dragon stamp issue products and have a Personalised Stamps souvenir sheet made up on-site. Friday 27 January until Sunday 29 January 2012. Open 11am until 11pm daily. Admission is free. $15.95 LNY Domestic SSS 1713603 For those that can t attend, generic sheet is available from the Philatelic Mail Order Bureau. $24.95 LNY International SSS 1713604 Stamp designer, Dani Poon will be available for signings at the following times: Friday: 8-10pm Saturday and Sunday: 1-4pm and 6-8pm

10 January 2012 Lunar New Year - Year of the Dragon 60c Illustrative dragon $1.80 Chinese symbol for Dragon 1713142 Minisheet The stamps show the development of the Chinese character for the Dragon, shown fully in the $1.80 stamp, and the way it is derived from its pictorial representation, shown in the 60c stamp. Paper cut motifs are used to represent the Dragon in the 60c stamp. Paper cuts are one of the most popular forms of Chinese art and are commonly used to decorate windows, lanterns, mirrors, gates and walls during the Chinese New Year celebrations. The Dragon occupies a special place in the Chinese zodiac, being the only mythical creature among them. This is the perfect keepsake for babies born in the Year of the Dragon. Lets you record baby s details. Complete with uncirculated coin. (Tuvalu legal tender) 1713232 IPPE 1514730 2012 Baby keepsake 1713126 Stamp pack

Lunar New Year - Year of the Dragon 10 January 2012 1713252 First day cover (zodiac) 1713013 First day cover (minisheet) The miniature sheet tells the story (in Chinese and English) about the helpful, soft-hearted Dragon who, although expected to win the race because he could fly, only came fifth because he stopped during the race to create rain to break a severe drought and then aided the rabbit, a fellow competitor, by gently blowing him across the river on a raft. There is a special gold foil overprinting on the stamps, minisheet and zodiac sheetlet. 1713005 Blank cover Issue highlights This is the fifth Lunar New Year stamp issue in the cycle from designer Dani Poon. The stamps also feature colourful gold foiling. 1713002 First day cover (gummed) 1713360 Postal and numismatic cover 1712252 2012 1/10oz Gold Pr PP Dragon Coin

10 January 2012 Lunar New Year - Year of the Dragon 1713601 Dragon pin Issue highlights The gold foil minisheet is mounted in a glass frame with a timber stand. 999.9 pure gold. 1713098 Zodiac sheetlet Technical details Issue date 10 January 2012 FDI withdrawal date 7 February 2012 Denomination 1 x 60c, 1 x $1.80 Stamp illustration Dani Poon 1713602 Gold foil minisheet Product design Jennifer Scalzo, Australia Post Design Studio Printer McKellar Renown Paper Tullis Russell Printing process Lithography Stamp size 26mm x 37.5mm Minisheet size 136mm x 70mm Zodiac sheetlet 170mm x 210mm Perforations 14.6 x 13.86 Sheet layout Modules of 50 - with design National postmark Christmas Island, WA 6798 1713184 Prestige booklet 1713212 Postcard

Legends 2012 Who will be the Australian Legends for 2012? The Australia Post Australian Legends Award stamp series has become a collection in its own right. Since 1997 Australia Post has honoured eminent Australians as part of the Australia Day celebrations. The Legends stamp issue will be released on 20 January 2012.

16 November 2011 ANZUS 60c ANZUS 1710002 First day cover (gummed) This stamp issue was released late in the 2011 program to commemorate the State Visit to Australia of the Honourable Barack Obama, President of the United States of America. During his visit from 16 17 November, President Obama visited Canberra, where he addressed Parliament, and became the first sitting US President to visit Darwin. This final gummed stamp in the Australian program was not included in the November edition of the Stamp Bulletin or the 2011 Annual Collection of Australian Stamps due to the time restraints in the production of both publications and the late notice of the announcement of the State Visit. Australia and the United States enjoy a strong partnership in many areas including trade and investment, science and technology collaboration and security cooperation. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Australia-United States Alliance under the ANZUS Treaty, which was signed by Australia, New Zealand and the United States in San Francisco in 1951 and entered into force in 1952. 1710220 Maxicard Technical details Issue date 18 November 2011 FDI withdrawal date 13 January 2012 (extended) Denomination 1 x 60c Stamp and product design Jo Muré, Australia Post Design Studio Printer RA Print Paper Tullis Russell Printing process Lithography Stamp size 37.5mm x 26mm Perforations 13.86 x 14.6 Sheet layout Sheetlet of 10 National postmark Canberra, ACT 2600 The stamp shows the military representatives of the ANZUS countries gathered in Honolulu for the first meeting in 1952: Lieutenant-General SF (Sydney) Rowell (left), Australian Chief of General Staff, is greeted on his arrival at the airfield by Admiral Arthur Radford, US Commander in Chief Pacific (right), and Major-General Gentry, New Zealand Chief of General Staff. 1710130 Stamp pack

Special collectables $19.95 2012 International Year of the Cooperatives PNC Limited Edition 15,000 1514726 1514725 $0.70 2012 International Year of the Cooperatives PPE 1514724 $15.95 2012 International Year of the Cooperatives Souvenir Stamp Sheet 1514721 $12.45 Aust. Open 100th Men s Championship Stamp Pack 1514723 $29.95 Aust. Open 100th Men s Championship PNC Limited Edition 10,000 1514722 $29.95 Aust. Open PNC Limited Edition 15,000

17 January 2012 Precious Moments 60c Cupcake 60c Teddy 60c Balloons 60c Love 60c Love birds $1.20 Rose Issue highlights Perfectly suited for all your social mail needs, these stamps can be customised by using our Personalised Stamps online service: auspost.com.au/pstamps. Australia Post has produced its Special Occasions stamp series for well over a decade, creating stamp designs for use with greeting cards and similar correspondence. This new issue in the series focuses on some of the personal events that mark our everyday lives occasions such as a marriage, birthday, anniversary or arrival of a newborn. All six stamps in this issue can be used for postage in the traditional manner, or else be customised to become Personalised Stamps, where a photograph of the customer s choice features in a tab alongside the stamp. 1714220 Maxicard set of six 1714500 Booklet folder collection

Precious Moments 17 January 2012 1714126 Stamp pack Booklets of 10 x 60c 1714250 1714252 1714254 1714256 1714002 First day cover 1714184 Prestige booklet 1714258 Technical details Issue date 17 January 2012 FDI withdrawal date 14 February 2012 Denomination 5 x 60c se-tenant, 1 x $1.20 Stamp design Jennifer Scalzo and Jo Muré, Australia Post Design Studio Product design Jennifer Scalzo Australia Post Design Studio Printer McKellar Renown Paper (s/a) Tullis Russell (B100 s/a) Printing process Lithography Stamp size 26mm x 37.5mm Perforations 14.6 x 13.86 Sheet layout Modules of 50 - no design National postmark Hope Valley, SA 5090

7 February 2012 Technology Then and Now 60c Telephone 60c Refrigerator 60c Television 60c Music 60c Navigation Issue highlights This issue features a very different layout in the minisheet design. There s also a design in the gutter. The technological revolution of the 21st century has touched the daily lives of most Australians. Mobile phones have revolutionised our daily communication. Unlike fixed-line phones, today s 4G phones can provide a myriad of functions including internet, video and audio, enabling us to be connected globally. The modern refrigerator can be equipped with entertainment devices such as a high-definition LCD screen and FM radio. This is a far cry from the ice chest which kept food cool, through insulation rather than electricity, and relied on the ice man for deliveries of ice. Public television was introduced to Australia for the 1956 Olympic Games. Early units were relatively small and 1716241 Gutter 1716220 Maxicard set of five

Technology Then and Now 7 February 2012 1716126 Stamp pack 1716142 Minisheet transmitted in black and white for limited periods. Today s flat-screen television sets are much thinner but have enormous screens compared to early units, and increasingly, transmissions are digital rather than analogue. It is now common to have several TV sets per household and transmission is 24 hours a day. 1716002 First day cover (gummed) Not so long ago listening to music involved placing a vinyl record on a turntable. Now digital media players are portable, compact and have a huge storage capacity. Printed road maps and street directories are becoming a thing of the past since the introduction of global positioning systems (GPS). 1716182 Booklet of 10 x 60c 1716013 First day cover (minisheet) Technical details Issue date 7 February 2012 FDI withdrawal date 6 March 2012 Denomination 5 x 60c (se-tenant) Stamp design Stacey Zass Product design Sharon Rodziewicz, Australia Post Design Studio Printer McKellar Renown / Pemara (s/a) Paper Tullis Russell (B100 s/a. 40080 WLK1) Printing process Lithography Stamp size 37.5mm x 26mm Minisheet size 170mm x 85mm Perforations 13.86 x 14.6 Sheet layout Modules of 50 - with design National postmark Nowra, NSW 2541

21 February 2012 Capital City Transport 60c Adelaide O-Bahn Bus 60c Perth Train 60c Melbourne Tram 60c Sydney Ferry 60c Sydney Double-de Issue highlights The gutter design reflects the geographical boundary of the states included in the issue. The Rub to Reveal sheetlet stamp pack uses heat reactive ink on one of the two included sheetlets. Technical details Issue date 21 February 2012 FDI withdrawal date 20 March 2012 Denomination Stamp illustration Stamp typography and product design Printer Paper Printing process Stamp size 5 x 60c (se-tenant) Jamie Tufrey John White Australia Post Design Studio McKellar Renown Tullis Russell / B100 s/a Lithography 37.5mm x 26mm Perforations 13.86 x 14.6 Sheet layout Modules of 50 with design National postmark Ryde, NSW 2112 Transport is a favourite philatelic thematic. It is also an integral part of urban infrastructure. Various forms of transport have evolved in Australia s cities. 60c The O-Bahn Bus system in Adelaide The O-Bahn Bus system in Adelaide, the city of churches, is among the longest busways in the world, travelling along a dedicated, concrete, guided track. 60c Ferries in Sydney Ferries are at the heart of Sydney s transport system, tracing their roots back to the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788. They carry more than 14 million customers annually across one of the world s most stunning harbours, passing notable landmarks such as Luna Park. 1717241 Gutter 1717182 Booklet of 20 x 60c

Capital City Transport cker train 1717128 Rub to reveal large stamp pack 60c Trains in Perth Transperth operates a Free Transit Zone on public transport within the Perth CBD and includes its trains, which are notable for running alongside the freeways. 60c Trams in Melbourne Melbourne is home to the largest tram network in the world and trams form a distinctive part of the city s character. The W-class tram is one of the most loved and recognised trams in the system. 60c Double-decker trains in Sydney For over 150 years, the CityRail network has played a critical role in the provision of transport services for Sydney which is noted for its doubledecker trains, some of which cross the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. 1717002 First day cover 1717127 Stamp pack 1717220 Maxicard set of five

People s choice Stamp Poll 2011 Results 2011 There was quite a run to the fi nish line for a number of stamp issues this year but true to past collector preference, animals win again. Individual stamp with the most votes: Dingo: Australian Bush Babies Favourite Australian stamp issue: Australian Bush Babies Favourite Australian territories stamp issue: Colours of Cocos (Keeling) Islands Congratulations to our 2011 Stamp Poll winner Ms C Rugen SA

2011 Collection of Australian Stamps $99.95 Don t miss the opportunity to own this beautiful collection of Australian stamps. The collection also makes the perfect gift. Exclusive sheetlet featuring the fi ve Flood Relief stamps in a gummed version Available at participating Australia Post retail outlets, via mail order on 1800 331 794 or online at auspost.com.au/stamps while stocks last.

Military Now available ONLY 150 PRODUCED 100 Years of the Navy collectable folder A special presentation folder including a gold embellished sheetlet of RAN stamps Limited edition of 300 Includes Perth Mint Navy Coin $129.00 0309005 Air Force Aviation presentation folder Includes fi ve minisheets Four minisheets have a single stamp perforated and embellished One unique minisheet has all of the stamps embellished $129.95 0309001 Casey Stoner limited edition presentation frame Personally signed by World Motogp Champion Casey Stoner Authenticated by A-Tag Accompanied by Certifi cate of Authenticity Approximate framed dimensions 730mm x 350mm Limited edition of 227 units worldwide Available for delivery mid to late November Image is conceptual only and may change $695.00 0309300 18

Special Offers Collecters can save up to 20 per cent with these special offers! Offer one first day covers * Offer two maxicards * * Save up to 15 per cent on the RRP of first day covers released throughout 2011. Select from two First Day Cover options; Australia plus AAT or Australia plus territories. Your covers will be sent to you quarterly. * Receive all of the maximum cards issued in 2011 by Australia Post for Australia and the AAT stamp issues and save up to 20 per cent on the RRP. Your maxicards will be sent to you quarterly. Place your order with the Australian Philatelic Bureau or request the special order form. Standing Orders It s a brand new year, and time to organise a standing order! 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 post office queues. You control the product to be issued to you. Greater chance of securing limited edition items. Contact the Mail Order Bureau to organise your order on 1800 331 794. 19

Coins Royal Australian Mint Features selectively gold-plated (SGP) 50 cent. Features selectively printed hyper-metallic 50 cent. $32.50 2012 Limited Edition Year Set Six Coin Uncirculated 1647429 $130.00 2012 Ltd Edition Year Set Six Coin Proof 1647430 20 $125.00 2012 6 Coin Proof Baby Year Set Dot and the Kangaroo 1647432 000000 $45.00 2012 6 Coin Uncirculated Baby Year Set Dot and the Kangaroo 1647431

Royal Australian Mint Coins $53.00 2012 Two Coin Proof Year Set Fields of Gold Australian Wheat 1647428 $19.00 2012 2 Coin Uncirculated Year Set Fields of Gold - Australian Wheat 1647427 $19.00 2011 Al/Br Unc 4 Coin Set $1 H Privy, A Privy, D Privy, P Privy Marks Ram s Head Dollar 1647422 $145.00 2012 Six Coin Proof Wedding Year Set 1647433 21

Coins Perth Mint $3,100.00 2012 1oz Gold Pr PP Dragon Coin 1712250 $789.00 2012 1/4oz Gold Pr PP Dragon Coin 1712251 $428.00 2012 1oz Ag Pr CI Lunar Dragon Rectangle 4 Coin Set 1613656 $339.00 2012 1/10oz Gold Pr PP Dragon Coin 1712252 1613654 $67.50 2012 Surgeonfish 1/2oz Silver Poof Coin 1712253 $67.50 2012 Reef Starfish 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin 22

Postmarks & Stamp Reprints Stamp Shows & Events Peninsula Stamp Club Inc (Vic) 21 January 2012 A stamp fair will be held at the Dromana Uniting Church Hall from 9am to 4pm. Admission is free. General enquiries to John Thomas on 0418 322 315. Corner Inlet Stamp Club (Vic) 21 January 2012 This event will be held at the Foster Uniting Church Hall from 9am to 4pm. Special exhibit of AAT stamps and show overprint available. Gold coin entry. Enquries to Lindsay on 03 5664 7309 SCDAA Stamp/Coin Super Fair (NSW) 29 January 2012 This event will be held at the Petersham Town Hall, 107 Crystal Street, Petersham. APTA Stamp and Coin Fair (Vic) 11 to 12 February 2012 This event will be held at the Malvern Town Hall from 10am to 5pm each day. Overprinted souvenir products available. www.apta.com.au. Anderson Inlet Stamp/Coin Fair (Vic) 10 March 2012 This fair will be held at the Uniting Church Hall, Inverloch from 9am to 4pm. Admission is a $2 coin. Contact Janet on 03 567 42814 or Daryl on 03 567 45579. First Day of Issue Postmarks Christmas Island LNY Year of the Dragon 10 January 2012 Christmas Island WA 6798 Precious Moments 17 January 2012 Hope Valley SA 5090 Legends 2012 20 January 2012 Sydney NSW 2000 Technology Then and 7 February 2012 Nowra NSW 2541 Capital City Transport 21 February 2012 Ryde NSW 2112 In Retrospect ANZUS 16 November 2011 Canberra ACT 2600 Gidgegannup, WA 6083 29 October 2011 Produced for The Gidge Show (sheep and city skyline.) Permanent Postmarks Cape Denison Antarctica Mawson s Huts re-issued. Temporary Postmarks Lunar New Year 2012 Bourke St Vic 3000 Cabramatta NSW 2166 Haymarket NSW 2000 Carrick, Tas 7291 3 January 2012 Wild Dayz 15th Australian Venture. Until 14 January 2012. Impressions available from the relative postal outlet. Now single reprint Fishes of the Reef Block of four (60c) 6690674 Fishes of the Reef Chevron Butterflyfish ($1.80) 6691067 Fishes of the Reef Orangefin Anemonefish ($3) 6692067 Wildflowers Kangaroo Paw ($5) 6693067 International Bush Babies ($2.35) Koala 6694067 International Wildlife Platypus (5c) 6695067 fifth reprint 23

Seven Seas 16 November 2011 ANZUS Supplement design set Optional sheetlet of 10 10 January 2012 LNY - Year of the Dragon Supplement design set, minisheet, zodiac sheetlet, gutter strip with design China Show Overprint (#313) Mini sheet dingo Mini sheet kangaroo 17 January 2012 Precious Moments Supplement design set, design set (s/a 5 booklets) Optional s/a booklets (5) 20 January 2012 Legends 2012 Supplement design set (gummed), design set (s/a 8 booklets), 4 x gutter pairs Optional s/a booklets (8) WWF: 50 Years (#311) Supplement Gutter BL4 7 February 2012 Then and Now Supplement design set, mini sheet, strip of 5 Optional booklet 10, gutter strip with design, strip of 5 21 February 2012 Capital City Transport Supplement design set (s/a booklet) Optional booklet 20, gutter strip with design The above 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 1717235 Australian Supplement $118.20 1717236 Australian Optional $111.00 1717238 Christmas Island Supplement $15.60 1710235 ANZUS Supplement $0.60 1710236 ANZUS Optional $6.00 6698235 China Show Supplement $3.25 Australian Antarctic Territory Ship arrival dates Casey 20 December 2010 Davis 16 October 2010 Mawson 25 February 2011 Macquarie Island 23 April 2011 Cape Denison 20 December 2010 24

LE = Limited Edition New Issues Mail order Retail Product description Price Withdrawal date 10 January 2012 Lunar New Year - Year of the Dragon 1713067 26180 Stamps (1 x 60c, 1 x $1.80) $2.40 31 July 2012 1713142 26196 Minisheet $2.40 31 July 2012 1713451 26215 Minisheet (set of 5) $12.00 31 July 2012 1713098 26187 Zodiac sheetlet $4.80 31 July 2012 1713005 26197 Cover (blank) $0.30 31 July 2012 1713002 26200 First day cover (gummed) $2.70 8 February 2012 1713013 26209 First day cover (minisheet) $2.70 8 February 2012 1713252 26189 First day cover (zodiac sheetlet) $2.70 8 February 2012 1713126 26201 Stamp pack (greeting card) $2.85 31 July 2012 1713212 26210 Postcard $1.50 31 July 2012 1713360 26207 Postal and numismatic cover $15.95 31 July 2012 1713231 21344 PPE $0.70 31 July 2012 1713232 20043 IPPE $2.65 31 July 2012 1713184 30230 Prestige booklet $12.95 31 July 2012 1713241 26182 Gutter 10 x 60c with design $6.00 31 July 2012 1713242 26184 Gutter 10 x $1.80 $18.00 31 July 2012 1713601 Dragon pin $5.95 TBA 1713602 Gold foiled presentation minisheet $99.95 TBA 17 January 2012 Precious Moments 1714067 21343 Stamp (5 x 60c se-tenant, 1 x $1.20) $4.20 TBA 1714005 21333 Cover (blank) $0.30 TBA 1714002 21354 First day cover (gummed) $4.50 15 February 2012 1714126 21493 Stamp pack $4.65 TBA 1714220 21356 Maxicard set (6) $8.70 TBA 1714250 21320 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Cupcake $6.00 TBA 1714251 Chequebook $120.00 TBA 1714252 20078 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Teddy $6.00 TBA 1714253 Chequebook $120.00 TBA 1714254 21321 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Balloons $6.00 TBA 1714255 Chequebook $120.00 TBA 1714256 20060 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Love $6.00 TBA 1714257 Chequebook $120.00 TBA 1714258 21329 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Love birds $6.00 TBA 1714259 Chequebook $120.00 TBA 1714184 21355 Prestige booklet $24.95 TBA 1714500 21338 Booklet collection $32.00 TBA 1714241 21322 Gutter 10 x 60c $6.00 TBA 1714242 21352 Gutter 10 x $1.20 $12.00 TBA 25

New Issues Mail order Retail Product description Price Withdrawal date 20 January 2012 Legends 2012 1715067 21374 Stamps (8 x 60c) $4.80 31 July 2012 1715005 21376 Cover (blank) $0.30 31 July 2012 1715002 21409 First day cover (gummed) $5.10 22 February 2012 1715126 21383 Stamp pack $5.25 31 July 2012 1715220 21413 Maxicard set (8) $10.80 31 July 2012 1715501 21399 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Legend 1 $6.00 31 July 2012 1715701 Chequebook $120.00 31 July 2012 1715502 21396 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Legend 2 $6.00 31 July 2012 1715702 Chequebook $120.00 31 July 2012 1715503 21398 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Legend 3 $6.00 31 July 2012 1715703 Chequebook $120.00 31 July 2012 1715504 21313 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Legend 4 $6.00 31 July 2012 1715704 Chequebook $120.00 31 July 2012 1715505 21312 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Legend 5 $6.00 31 July 2012 1715705 Chequebook $120.00 31 July 2012 1715506 21400 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Legend 6 $6.00 31 July 2012 1715706 Chequebook $120.00 31 July 2012 1715507 21314 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Legend 7 $6.00 31 July 2012 1715707 Chequebook $120.00 31 July 2012 1715508 21316 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Legend 8 $6.00 31 July 2012 1715708 Chequebook $120.00 31 July 2012 1715260 21412 Booklet collection $50.00 31 July 2012 1715184 21324 Prestige book $19.95 31 July 2012 1715241 21332 Gutter 10 x 60c $6.00 31 July 2012 7 February 2012 Technology Then and Now 1716067 21425 Stamp (5 x 60c se-tenant) $3.00 31 August 2012 1716142 21436 Minisheet $3.00 31 August 2012 1716005 21438 Cover (blank) $0.30 31 August 2012 1716002 21426 First day cover (gummed) $3.30 7 March 2012 1716013 21470 First day cover (minisheet) $3.30 7 March 2012 1716003 21480 First day cover (s/a) $3.30 7 March 2012 1716126 21445 Stamp pack $6.45 31 August 2012 1716182 21423 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) $6.00 31 August 2012 1716250 Chequebook $120.00 31 August 2012 1716210 21421 Roll of 200 $120.00 31 August 2012 1716220 21482 Maxicard set (5) $6.75 31 August 2012 1716200 21478 Strip of five s/a $3.00 31 August 2012 1716241 21467 Gutter 10 x 60c with design $6.00 31 August 2012 26

Special Orders Mail order Retail Product description Price Withdrawal date 21 February 2012 Capital City Transport 1717067 21484 Stamp (5 x 60c se-tenant) $3.00 31 August 2012 1717005 21458 Cover (blank) $0.30 31 August 2012 1717002 21431 First day cover (gummed) $3.30 20 March 2012 1717127 21477 Stamp pack $3.45 31 August 2012 1717220 21486 Maxicard set (5) $6.75 31 August 2012 1717128 22281 Special sheetlet pack $6.45 31 August 2012 1717182 21456 S/a booklet (20 x 60c) $12.00 31 August 2012 1717250 Chequebook $240.00 31 August 2012 1717184 23641 Prestige booklet $12.95 31 August 2012 1717241 21475 Gutter 10 x 60c with design $6.00 31 August 2012 16 November 2011 ANZUS 1710067 23352 Stamp (60c) $0.60 30 May 2012 1710005 23343 Cover (blank) $0.30 30 May 2012 1710002 23357 First day cover (extended time*) $0.90 *13 January 2012 1710201 23344 Sheetlet of 10 $6.00 30 May 2012 1710130 23351 Stamp pack $6.45 30 May 2012 1710220 23349 Maxicard $1.35 30 May 2012 Miscellaneous 1514726 21462 2012 International Year of the Cooperatives PNC $19.95 TBA 1514725 21418 2012 International Year of the Cooperatives PPE $0.70 TBA 1514724 21463 2012 International Year of the Cooperatives SSS $15.95 TBA 1514722 22297 Aust. Open PNC LE $29.95 TBA 1514723 22298 Aust. Open PNC 100th Men s Championship LE $29.95 TBA 1514721 22296 Aust. Open 100th Men s Championship stamp pack $12.45 TBA 1514730 22979 2012 LNY Baby Keepsake $15.95 TBA Refer to the official order form for all products available. Not all are listed here. 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. 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. 27

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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 16 November 2011 ANZUS 1710067 Stamp (60c) $0.60 1710005 Cover (blank) $0.30 1710002 First day cover (gummed) $0.90 1710201 Sheetlet of 10 $6.00 1710130 Stamp pack $6.45 1710220 Maxicard $1.35 10 January 2012 Lunar New Year - Year of the Dragon 1713067 Stamps (1 x 60c, 1 x $1.80) $2.40 1713142 Minisheet $2.40 1713098 Zodiac sheetlet $4.80 1713005 Cover (blank) $0.30 1713002 First day cover (gummed) $2.70 1713013 First day cover (minisheet) $2.70 1713252 First day cover (zodiac sheetlet) $2.70 1713126 Stamp pack $2.85 1713212 Postcard $1.50 1713360 Postal and numismatic cover $15.95 1713231 PPE $0.70 1713232 IPPE $2.65 1713184 Prestige booklet $12.95 1713241 Gutter 10 x 60c with design $6.00 1713242 Gutter 10 x $1.80 $18.00 1713601 Dragon pin $5.95 1713602 Gold foiled presentation minisheet $99.95 1713603 LNY domestic SSS $15.95 1713604 LNY international SSS $24.95 17 January 2012 Precious Moments 1714067 Stamp (5 x 60c se-tenant, 1 x $1.20) $4.20 1714005 Cover (blank) $0.30 1714002 First day cover (gummed) $4.50 1710126 Stamp pack $4.65 1714220 Maxicard set (6) $8.70 1714250 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Cupcake $6.00 1714251 Chequebook $120.00 1714252 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Teddy $6.00 1714253 Chequebook $120.00 1714254 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Balloons $6.00 1714255 Chequebook $120.00 1714256 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Love $6.00 1714257 Chequebook $120.00 1714258 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Love birds $6.00 1714259 Chequebook $120.00 1714184 Prestige booklet (20 x $1.20) $24.95 1714500 Booklet collection $32.00 1714241 Gutter 10 x 60c $6.00 1714242 Gutter 10 x $1.20 $12.00 20 January 2012 Legends 2012 1715067 Stamps (8 x 60c) $4.80 1715005 Cover (blank) $0.30 1715002 First day cover (gummed) $5.10 1715126 Stamp pack $5.25 1715220 Maxicard set (8) $10.80 1715184 Prestige book $19.95

New issues M = mint (no postmark) PM = postmark Mail Order Code Product description Price Qty Value Mail Order Code Product description Price Qty Value 20 January 2012 Legends 2012 1715501 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Legend 1 $6.00 1715702 Chequebook $120.00 1715503 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Legend 3 $6.00 1715703 Chequebook $120.00 1715504 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Legend 4 $6.00 1715704 Chequebook $120.00 1715505 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Legend 5 $6.00 1715705 Chequebook $120.00 1715506 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Legend 6 $6.00 1715706 Chequebook $120.00 1715507 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Legend 7 $6.00 1715707 Chequebook $120.00 1715508 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) Legend 8 $6.00 1715708 Chequebook $120.00 1715260 Booklet collection $50.00 1715241 Gutter 10 x 60c 1 $6.00 1715242 Gutter 10 x 60c 2 $6.00 1715243 Gutter 10 x 60c 3 $6.00 1715244 Gutter 10 x 60c 4 $6.00 7 February 2012 Technology - Then and Now 1716067 Stamp (5 x 60c se-tenant) $3.00 1716142 Minisheet $3.00 1716005 Cover (blank) $0.30 1716002 First day cover (gummed) $3.30 1716013 First day cover (minisheet) $3.30 1716003 First day cover (s/a) $3.30 1716126 Stamp pack $6.45 1716182 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) $6.00 1716250 Chequebook $120.00 1716210 Roll of 200 (Pemara) $120.00 1716220 Maxicard set (5) $6.75 1716200 Strip of five s/a $3.00 1716241 Gutter 10 x 60c with design $6.00 21 February 2012 Capital City Transport 1717067 Stamp (5 x 60c se-tenant) $3.00 1717005 Cover (blank) $0.30 1717002 First day cover (gummed) $3.30 1717127 Stamp pack $3.45 1717128 Rub to Reveal - Large stamp pack $12.45 1717220 Maxicard set (5) $6.75 1717182 S/a booklet (20 x 60c) $12.00 1717250 Chequebook $240.00 1717184 Prestige booklet $12.95 1717241 Gutter 10 x 60c $6.00 Total Recent issues Mail Order Code Product description Price Qty Value Mail Order Code Product description Price Qty Value 31 October 2011 Australia Korea Year of Friendship 31 October 2011 Christmas 2011

1704067 Stamps (1 x 60c, 1 x $1.65) $2.25 1704005 Cover (blank) $0.30 1704129 QR stamp pack (with sheetlet of 10 x 60c) $6.45 1704128 Joint stamp pack $3.00 1704127 Stamp pack $2.70 1704220 Maxicard set (2) $3.75 1704122 S/a sheetlet (5 x $1.65) $8.25 1704250 Chequebook $165.00 1704241 Gutter 10 x 60c $6.00 1704242 Gutter 10 x $1.65 (no design) $16.50 31 October 2011 Christmas Island Christmas 1705067 Stamps (1 x 55c, 1 x $1.50) $2.05 1705005 Cover (blank) $0.30 1705182 Booklet (10 x 55c) $5.50 1705251 Chequebook $110.00 1705122 S/a sheetlet (5 x $1.50) $7.50 1705250 Chequebook $150.00 1705241 Gutter 10 x 55c $5.50 1705242 Gutter 10 x $1.50 $15.00 31 October 2011 Christmas 2011 1706067 Stamps (3 x 55c, 1 x 60c, 1 x $1.50) $3.75 1706005 Cover (blank) $0.30 1706126 Stamp pack $4.20 1706220 Maxicard set (5) $7.50 1706155 Aerogramme $1.50 1706360 Postal and numistmatic cover $15.95 1706559 Sheetlet (5 x $1.50) $7.50 1706256 Chequebook $150.00 Also available Mail Order Code Product description Price Qty Value Souvenir stamp sheets 1706556 Sheetlet (10 x 55c Gift embellished) $5.50 1706656 Chequebook $110.00 1706555 Sheetlet (10 x 55c Tree embellished) $5.50 1706655 Chequebook $110.00 1706552 Mixed s/a booklet (20 x 55c) Gift and Tree $11.00 1706251 Chequebook $220.00 1706551 S/a booklet (20 x 55c) Mother and Child $11.00 1706252 Chequebook $220.00 1706241 Gutter 10 x 55c (Mother and Child) $5.50 1706242 Gutter 10 x 55c (Gift and Tree) $5.50 1706243 Gutter 10 x 60c $6.00 1706244 Gutter 10x $1.50 $15.00 2 November 2011 Remembrance Day 11.11.11 1708067 Stamps (1 x 60c, 1 x $1.20) $1.80 1708142 Minisheet $1.80 1708005 Cover (blank) $0.30 1708126 Stamp pack $4.05 1708220 Maxicard set (2) $3.30 1708182 S/a booklet (10 x 60c) $6.00 1708250 Chequebook $120.00 1708210 Roll of 200 $120.00 1708223 Collector pack $7.50 1708200 Strip of one $0.60 1708241 Gutter 10 x 60c $6.00 1708242 Gutter 10 x $1.20 $12.00 1708400 Remembrance Day medallion folder $24.95 Total Coins Mail Order Code Product description Price Qty Value Royal Australian Mint

1514696 Disney Princess Belle mini SSS $9.95 1514693 Disney Fairies mini SSS $9.95 1514695 Disney Cinderella mini SSS $9.95 1514697 Disney Aurora mini SSS $9.95 1514698 Disney Snow White SSS $9.95 1514694 Disney Ariel Collector Box and SSS $14.95 1514681 Disney Cars 2 SSS $15.95 1514674 Year of the Volunteer SSS $15.95 Miscellaneous 1514730 2012 LNY Baby Keepsake $15.95 1514721 Australian Open sheetlet pack $12.45 1514722 Australian Open coin toss PNC $29.95 1514723 Australian Open Men s 100th PNC $29.95 1514724 International Year of Co-operatives SSS $15.95 1514725 International Year of Co-operatives PPE $0.70 1514726 International Year of Co-operatives PNC $19.95 1514699 Wiggles 20 Years stamp pack $10.95 1514700 Mickey and Minnie Mouse stamp pack $10.95 6687360 Year of the Volunteer 10th Anniv. PNC $15.95 6688226 NSW Justices PPE $0.70 1707360 The Presidents Cup PNC $15.95 1707330 The Presidents Cup stamp and medallion $15.95 1707128 The Presidents Cup souvenir stamp pack $9.45 1514710 Dimple plush keychain $9.95 1514711 Dimple plush toy $12.95 1707481 Great Golf Courses of Qld Postcard pack $9.95 1707482 Great Golf Courses of Vic Postcard pack $9.95 1707483 Great Golf Courses of NSW Postcard pack $9.95 1514712 Sam Stosur SSS $15.95 1708501 Fromelles - A Letter to Etty prestige cover $10.95 1708503 Navy - Letter from the Commodore $10.95 1708504 RAAF - Your Loving Son, Clem $10.95 1686008 Duntroon postal and numismatic cover $14.95 Accessories 1647389 2011 six coin fine silver (AG) year set 1647429 2012 Six coin set uncirculated $32.50 1647430 2012 Six coin set proof $130.00 1647431 2012 Baby year set - Dot & Kangaroo unc. $45.00 1647432 2012 Baby year set - Dot & Kangaroo proof $125.00 1647427 2012 Two coin uncirculated set - Wheat $19.00 1647428 2013 Two coin proof set - Wheat $53.00 1647433 2011 6 Coin Wedding proof Set $145.00 1647422 2011 Al/Br unc four coin set Ram s Head $1 $19.00 Perth Mint 1712250 2012 1oz gold proof (PP) dragon coin $3,100.00 1712251 2012 1/4oz gold proof (PP) dragon coin $789.00 1712252 2012 1/10oz gold proof (PP) dragon coin $339.00 1613656 2012 1oz rectangular dragon four coin set $428.00 1712253 2012 Reef Starfish 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin $67.50 1613654 2012 Surgeonfish 1/2oz silver proof coin $67.50 Total Premiers 2011 Mail Order Code Product description Price Qty Value 4 October 2011 AFL 1514682 AFL Premiers SSS $10.00 1514683 AFL Premiers stamp & medallion cover LE $19.95 1514702 AFL Captains mini/maxicard (Geelong) $14.95 1514703 AFL Captains mini/maxicard (Colling) $14.95 1514704 AFL Captains mini/maxicard (St Kilda) $14.95 1514705 AFL Captains mini/maxicard (Richmond) $14.95 1514706 AFL Captains mini/maxicard (West Coast) $14.95 1514707 AFL Captains mini/maxicard (Essendon) $14.95 1514708 AFL Captains mini/maxicard (Carlton) $14.95 1514709 AFL Captains mini/maxicard (Hawthorn) $14.95 4 October 2011 NRL 1514684 NRL Premiers SSS $10.00

0309092 Premium Philatelic Collector Kit $95.00 0241351 Collecting Australian Stamps book $9.95 0903270 First Day Cover Album ring binder $10.00 0903320 Collector s Choice binder (three-ring) $17.95 0903323 CC Stock Sheets (12) P-stamp sheets $15.95 0903329 CC Stock Sheets (12) FDC two strip $12.95 0903324 Five strip (12) $12.95 0903325 Six strip (12) $12.95 0903326 Seven strip (12) $12.95 0903328 Single strip (12) $12.95 0903321 Collector s Choice tweezers $6.95 0903322 Collector s Choice magnifying glass $9.95 1514520 PNC and medallion cover protector $1.00 Seven Seas Total 1717235 Australian Supplement $118.20 1717236 Australian Optional $114.00 1717238 Christmas Island Supplement $15.60 1710235 ANZUS Supplement $0.60 1710236 ANZUS Optional $6.00 6698235 Chinese Show Supplement $3.25 Total 1514684 NRL Premiers SSS $10.00 1514685 NRL Premiers stamp & medallion cover LE $19.95 Annual Collections Total 1709171 Collection of Australian Stamps 2011 $99.95 1709214 Collection of Australian Stamps 2011 (Exec) $134.95 1709194 2011 Australian Territories Collection $39.95 Subtotal Registered post Domestic $2.95 International (up to $100) A$9.00 Postage and handling Domestic $5.00 International A$9.00 Order total 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.