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• Lunar New Year • Australian Legends • Queen’s Golden Jubilee • Motor Racing

Dear Collector,Welcome to 2002 and a year of stamps which typify thevariety and vitality of Australia.

The year starts with our Australia Day, AustralianLegends issue. As you know the honoured subjects’identities are kept secret until the awards ceremony. I willsay this, five eminent Australians will be honoured in2002. You might not find their names in conventionallists of heroes yet every day of the year their achievementstouch lives all over the world.

February sees the Golden Jubilee of the Accession ofQueen Elizabeth II. We will mark the occasion with aspecial issue (replacing our traditional April Queen’sBirthday issue for 2002). We discovered many lovelyphotographs of the young Queen in our archives andwere inspired to use them to create special postcardsand a book. The images are exquisite.

Later in February we will salute Australia’s motorracing history. Then in March and April we take on anautical theme: first with stamps featuring four ofAustralia’s lighthouses (March); then in April a jointissue with La Poste (France) commemorating theEncounter Bay meeting of Matthew Flinders and theFrench explorer, Nicolas Baudin.

May and June will see new issues in two definitivestamp ranges – International Panoramas and Natureof Australia, Desert.

Issues in the second half of the year will featuresubjects ranging from Aboriginal artist, AlbertNamatjira to Australian race horses, Christmas, andour second joint issue for the year, this time withThailand.

As well as previewing our program, I want to assureyou that I remain committed to reducing gradually thenumber of issues in our annual program.

This Bulletin starts with our first AustralianTerritory issue. Luis Chiang’s spectacular designs havemade our Lunar New Year issue a favourite withcollectors in Australia and overseas. This year we areintroducing a new product, the zodiac sheetlet, whichyou can see on the facing page. I think it will be a hit!So, until next time, gong xi fa cai

David Maiden, Manager, Philatelic Group

In this Bulletin...Lunar New Year 3Queen’s Golden Jubilee 8Australian Legends 2002 12Motor Racing 12RAM Coins 14Encounter 2002 16Winter Olympics IPPE 16Post Master Gallery 17Seven Seas 17

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Christmas Island Lunar New Year 8 January 2002

In 1994 the Lunar New Year issue became anannual one in the Australian Territories issueprogram. The issue continues to grow inpopularity, as does interest in the holiday itself.

Today people of all nationalities join theirlocal Chinese communities to celebrate thenew year. They enjoy traditional delicacies,music and the spectacular display of fireworksthat announces the new year’s arrival.

The zodiac sheetlet expands the issue’s visualcontext. The sheetlet shows the present (Year ofthe Horse) and where we are in the cycle (thezodiac stamps).

All the elements are interconnected by liquidfire flecked with gold that flows like ‘chi’(energy) between them.

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The road towards my home town is extendedendlessly in the East.

Both my hands show signs of senilityyet my tears wouldn’t dry.

We met on the road and it’s a pitythat I don’t have paper and pen.

Please tell my family I’m good andsafe, Mr Postman.

Tsen Tsan, Tang Dynasty

8 January 2002

First day covers, zodiac stamps

First day covers, stamps

First day cover, miniature sheet

Miniature sheet

The issueThe Year of the Horse issue includes the twostamps (one each 45c and $1.35), a miniaturesheet, and the new Chinese zodiac sheetletillustrated on the previous page. The zodiacsheetlet will be part of the Lunar New Yearissues for the remaining years in the current12 year cycle. All the stamps in the issuefeature gold foil.

Each of the 12 zodiac stamps in the sheetlet(four each 5c, 15c and 25c) symbolises one ofthe years in the Chinese zodiac, with the horsehighlighted with gold foil. These 12 stamps willbe available from Australia Post in the sheetlet(mint) or the set of Lunar New Year covers(postmarked).

Associated products for the issue includefirst day covers, a stamp pack (doubles as agreeting card), a postcard, and internationaland domestic pre-paid envelopes.

As in previous years, 12 Lunar New Yearanimal icons are printed in the gutter of the45c stamps. There is no special text or designin the $1.35 gutter.

The designsThe Year of the Horse stamps feature animage of a horse (in gold foil on the $1.35stamp) and the Chinese text for ‘the Year ofthe Horse’ in gold foil on both stamps.

The miniature sheet’s mounted postmanillustrates a popular poem that speaks of longing for home and family at the time of thenew year.

Traditionally people who were unable to gohome would include a painting symbolisingthis poem with their new year’s greeting totheir parents.

The zodiac sheetlet incorporates theminiature sheet and the 12 zodiac stamps.Each zodiac stamp features one of the 12creatures for which the years of the Chinesezodiac are named, and the creature’s name,written in Chinese.

From top to bottom (by row) the stamps are:5c - Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit15c - Dragon, Snake, Horse (gold foilhorse and text), Goat25c - Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig

Gold foil in each product is one commonelement. The products also share a vibrant,fiery-red background flecked with liquid gold.Like the chi it represents the background flowsfrom stamp to miniature sheet, then througheach of the zodiac stamps. Within each of thesestamps the resident creature flicks its tail,putting its own imprint on the flow beforepassing it along to the next year in the cycle.

Zodiac sheetlet

The coversThere is one cover for the Year of the Horsegummed stamps, another for the miniaturesheet. The zodiac stamps are split between twocovers. One cover has eight stamps (four x 5cplus four x 15c). The other cover has four x 25cstamps. These two covers are not availableindividually, they are only sold as the set of two.

These four covers (one x gummed Year ofthe Horse stamps, one x miniature sheet, two xzodiac stamps) make up the complete set ofcovers.

Christmas Island Lunar New Year Year of the Horse

The designerThis is the seventh Lunar New Year issuefrom Luis Chiang. Australia Post hascommissioned him to design the entire cycleof 12 that began with the Year of the Rat (1994).

Luis was born in Macau and studied art anddesign, and Chinese painting at East AsiaUniversity. He came to Australia in 1985. InMelbourne he continued his studies beforeestablishing an advertising agency and graphicdesign studio with colleagues.

Technical detailsIssue date ..........................8 January 2002 Denominations ....................One x 45c, one x $1.35,

four x 5c, four x 15c, four x 25cDesigner ............................Luis Chiang, MelbournePrinter (all) ..........................SNP AusprintPaper (all) ..........................Tullis RussellStamp size (all) ....................37.5 x 26 mmPerforations (all) ..................13.86 x 14.6Miniature sheet size ............106 x 70 mm Zodiac sheetlet size ............170 x 210 mm Sheet layout (45c and $1.35 stamps) Modules of 50,

two panes of 25Special features ..................Gold foil (all)National postmark ..............Christmas Island 6798 Australia

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About Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year is the most important of thetraditional Chinese festivals. It is celebrated byChinese people throughout the world as a time tofinish unfinished business, settle debts and burydifferences so they can start the new year with aclean slate.

Celebrations centre on families and reunions.Incense is burned for ancestors; special food isprepared. Friends visit each other with presents,and cards are exchanged. Gifts of money wrappedin lucky red paper envelopes are distributedwidely.

New Year’s Day comes almost in the middle ofthe Spring Festival with celebrations taking placeduring 22 days before and 15 days after the startof the new year. The Year of the Horse begins on12 February 2002. The date fluctuates from yearto year because it is based on the Lunar calendarand the cycles of the moon. In the Chinese zodiacyears are named for different animals in a twelveyear cycle. The Year of the Rat – the first year inthe cycle – last fell in 1996. The sequence is Rat,Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat,Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.

The horse (the seventh year in the cycle)symbolises strength and courage, as well as theswiftness of life and the passage from oneexistence to another.

Those born in the Year of the Horse are said tobe gregarious and loyal, natural entrepreneurs,who are inventive and practical. They can also beimpulsive and impatient. Look underneath theoutgoing personality to find a desire to please andto be liked.

Horse years in the 20th century were 1906,1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990.Famous people born in horse years include:Muhammed Ali, Lenin, Frederic Chopin, ClintEastwood, Lord Snowdon, Barbra Streisand,Jimi Hendrix, Isaac Newton, Nelson Mandela,Jackie Chan, and Matt Shirvington.

Mail order codes1246067 Stamps (one x 45c, one x $1.35) ............$1.801246253 Set of two miniature sheets (one mint, one

postmarked) [MO/CC] ............................$3.601246170 Pack of five miniature sheets (mint) ........$9.001246142 Miniature sheet (mint) ............................$1.801246143 Miniature sheet (postmarked) ................$1.801246251 Zodiac sheetlet ......................................$3.601246250 Stamp pack (greeting card) ....................$2.251246001 Set of first day covers

(one x stamps, one x miniature sheet, two x zodiac stamps) [MO/CC] ................$6.30

1246013 First day cover (miniature sheet)..............$2.101246002 First day cover (stamps)..........................$2.101246252 First day covers (two x zodiac) [MO/CC] ..$2.101246241 Gutter strip (ten x 45) Lunar New Year animal

icons printed in gutter ............................$4.501246242 Gutter strip (ten x $1.35)

no special text or design in gutter ..........$13.501246240 Set of gutter strips

(ten x 45c, ten x $1.35) [MO/CC] ..........$18.001246231 Domestic PPE........................................$0.541246232 International PPE ..................................$1.581246212 Postcard ..............................................$1.20

Christmas Island Lunar New Year Year of the Horse Lunar New Year CoinsGifts of money wrapped in red paper aretraditionally given during the Spring Festival,which takes place during the weeks before andafter Lunar New Year.

Any of these beautiful Perth Mint silver andgold coins would make a perfect gift or keep-sake during the Year of the Horse. (shown 17%actual size)

1/2 oz Silver Bullion Lunar New Year Year of the Horse

1113501 Year of the Horse 1/2 oz 99.9% pure silver coin $19.95

1/20th oz Gold Bullion Lunar New Year Year of the Horse

1113502 Year of the Horse 1/20th oz 99.9% pure gold coin $59.95

1/10th oz Gold Bullion Lunar New Year Year of the Horse

1113503 Year of the Horse 1/10th oz 99.9% pure gold coin $99.00

coin shown at actual size, sold in presentation case

6 February 2002

BookThe Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II is astunning 40 page pictorial essay of the Queen’slife with particular emphasis on the 50 yearssince her Accession.

Prestige postcard collectionThe eight postcards feature images of theyoung Queen in formal attire.

The photographs were taken by royalphotographer Dorothy Wilding and sent toAustralia Post in 1952 to be used as referencefor the preparation of stamp designs to commemorate the Coronation in 1953. Prestige postcard collection

Throughout her reign, Queen Elizabeth’spriorities have been loyalty and service to her people.

By adapting and modernising the monarchy,while maintaining its tradition and symbols, theQueen has been a true and constant referencepoint for millions of people throughout Britainand the Commonwealth.

On 6 February 2002 Australia Post willmark the 50th anniversary of the Queen’sAccession to the Throne with this Queen’sGolden Jubilee issue.

The design treatment and images reflect theQueen’s dedication to service.

The stampsBeautifully designed by Jonathan Chong, thetwo stamps use historic and contemporaryimages to encompass the Queen’s reign.

The 45c stamp features a photograph takenof the Queen in the early years of her reign.

The $2.45 stamp features a contemporaryphotograph of Her Majesty greeting guests atthe Presidential Palace on the first day of herstate visit to Italy in 2000.

The images used on the miniature sheetshow the Queen undertaking her public duties,including images from Royal visits to Australia(1954 and 2000), the Royal wedding (1947)and golden wedding anniversary (1997) and ata Royal garden party (1954).

The central image at the bottom of theminiature sheet is one of the Dorothy Wildingportraits sent to Australia Post for use indesigning stamps after the Queen’s Accession.

Associated productsThe issue also includes first day covers(gummed stamps and miniature sheet), astamp pack, two maximum cards, a prestigepostcard collection, a stamp and coin cover anda book.

Queen’s Golden Jubilee

The Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

Mail order codes1248067 Stamps (one x 45c x $ 2.45) ..................$2.901248250 Set of two miniature sheets

(one mint, one postmarked) [MO/CC] ......$5.801248142 Miniature sheet (mint) ............................$2.901248143 Miniature sheet (postmarked) ................$2.901248001 Set of first day covers

(stamps & miniature sheet) [MO/CC]........$6.401248002 First day cover (stamps)..........................$3.201248013 First day cover (miniature sheet)..............$3.201248220 Maximum cards (set of two) ....................$4.401248255 Prestige postcard collection ..................$9.951248126 Stamp pack ..........................................$6.25

No special text or design in gutter strips listed below1248240 Set of gutter strips

(ten x 45c, ten x $2.45)[MO/CC] ..........$29.001248241 Gutter strip (ten x 45c) ..........................$4.501248242 Gutter strip (ten x $2.45) ......................$24.501248219 Book: Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II $16.951248008 Stamp and coin cover ............................$9.95

Technical detailsIssue date ..........................6 February 2002Denominations ..................One x 45c, one x $2.45Designer ............................Jonathan Chong, Australia

Post Design StudioPrinter ................................SNP AusprintPaper ................................Tullis Russell Red PhosphorPrinting process ..................LithographyStamp size (all)....................26 x 37.5Miniature sheet size ............106 x 70 mmPerforations (all) ..................14.6 x 13.86Sheet layout........................Modules of 50, two panes of 25National postmark ..............Elizabeth SA 5112

6 February 2002 Explore the worldthrough stamp collecting

Mrs Jenny Mock’shobby of stampcollecting brought hermore than an armchairvisit to Hong Kong.

Mrs Mock, ofMundulla SA, was thelucky winner of the

competition to ‘Win a Trip to Hong Kong’. The competition, supported by the Hong

Kong Tourism Board, was part of the launchfor the Australia-Hong Kong, China joint issuelast year.

Mrs Mock, a standing order customer foreight years, said she was absolutely thrilled tohave won and was looking forward to going toHong Kong.

Australian Philatelic Foundation (APF)National Youth Competition 2001 Congratulations to all the entrants in the APF’sCentury of Federation youth completion. Thenames and titles of the national winners arelisted below. For any additional informationcontact the APF’s Youth Officer.

Stamp Design (Age 13 and under)Name (State) Title

First Benjamin Kwan, QLD Centenary of FederationSecond Corin Sadlier, NSW Living in AustraliaThird Emily Williams, SA Face of Australia

Stamp Design (Age 14-17 )First Isabella Ji, NSW TransportSecond Lisa Kaminski, WA Celebrate the CenturyThird Harriet Macdonald, TAS Clothes of Freedom

Three Page Project (Age 14-17)First Isaac Nakhla, NSW PoliticsSecond Celia Knox, QLD MulticulturalismThird Matthew Gollan, QLD Politics

For further information, including local and state winners’names, contact the Australian Philatelic Foundation: Linda Lee: APF Youth Development Officer34 Oceanview AveDOVER HEIGHTS NSW 2030 Email to: L.H.Lee@bigpond.com

The stamp and coin coverThe stamp and coin cover features a specialuncirculated 50c coin from the Royal AustralianMint 50c. The commemorative coin has beendesigned by Peter Soobik and sculpted byVladimir Gottwald.

Golden Jubilee celebrationsThe Queen has said that she sees thecelebrations as an opportunity to express herthanks for the support and loyalty she hasenjoyed during her reign.

Because the Queen's Accession Day (6February) is the anniversary of the death of herfather – King George VI – it is not a suitabledate for public celebration. In England theGolden Jubilee will be celebrated in June, with aBank Holiday long weekend (3 and 4 June).The main celebrations for the Silver Jubilee in1977 were also held in June.

For further informationVisit the website of British monarchy at

www.royal.gov.uk/

and the website of the Golden Jubilee atwww.goldenjubilee.gov.uk/

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23 January 2002

Each year as part of the Australia Daycelebrations the Australian Legends Award paystribute to famous Australians. AustralianLegends are honoured for having made asignificant contribution to our national identityand heritage within their lifetime. The featuredindividual (or individuals) – the Australia PostAustralian Legend(s) – receives a prestigiousaward.

Until the presentation ceremony we cannotreveal who will appear on the stamps or whatthe stamps will look like. Full details will bepublished in the next Australian StampBulletin.

If you require information about first day ofissue postmarks, contact the AustralianPhilatelic Bureau from 23 January 2002.

Technical detailsIssue date ..........................23 January 2002Denominations....................Five x 45c Sheet layout ......................Sheetlet of ten

Mail order codes1247067 Stamps (se-tenant strip of five x 45c) ......$2.251247201 Sheetlet of ten x 45c ..............................$4.501247182 Booklet of ten x 45c ..............................$4.501247001 First day cover ......................................$2.551247130 Sheetlet pack ........................................$4.951247220 Maximum cards (set of five) ....................$6.001247219 Legends book ......................................$16.95

Australian LegendsAUSTRALIA DAY MotorRacing

27 February 2002

Technical detailsIssue date......................27 February 2002 Denominations ..............Six x 45cIllustrator ......................Fredd Briggs, MelbourneDesigner ......................Belinda Marshall, Australia Post

Design StudioStamp size (all) ..............37.5 x 26 mmPerforations ..................13.86 x 14.6Printer (all) ....................SNP AusprintPaper (gummed) ............Tullis RussellPaper (self-adhesive) ....booklets JAC B100

....rolls JAC B90Sheet layout ..................Modules of 50, two panes of 25Special features ............Racing flags printed in gutterNational postmark ..........Albert Park VIC 3206

Mail order codes1249067 Stamps (se-tenant block of six x 45c) ......$2.701249182 Booklet of ten x 45c ..............................$4.501249209 Roll of 100 x 45c ................................$45.001249261 Cheque book of 20 booklets

of ten x 45c ........................................$90.001249001 Set of two first day covers (gummed,

self-adhesive)........................................$6.001249002 First day cover (gummed) ......................$3.001249003 First day cover (self-adhesive) ................$3.001249126 Stamp pack ..........................................$3.151249223 Collector pack [MO/CC] ..........................$7.201249220 Maximum cards (set of six) ....................$7.201249240 Gutter strip (ten x 45c)

racing flags printed in gutter ..................$4.501249219 Book: Australian Motor

Racing:100 years ................................$17.50

This issue celebrates the sport of motor racingin Australia with a set of six 45c stamps. Thestamp designs are based on water colourillustrations commissioned from motor artistFredd Briggs.

As well as gummed and self-adhesivestamps, and first day covers, this issue willinclude a set of six maximum cards, a stamppack, a collector pack, and the book, AustralianMotor Racing: 100 years.

The issue will be covered in detail and thedesigns revealed in the March-May Bulletin.

Royal Australian Mint 2002 the Year of the Outback

Six coin set - proof and uncirculatedThe outback is both familiar and unknown. It isa land of wonder and mystery quite unlikeanywhere else in the world.

Two coins in these six coin sets commemo-rate the Year of the Outback. The $1.00 coindepicts the official Year of the Outback logo (incolour in the Proof Sets and in ‘as struck’ reliefin the Uncirculated Sets). The windmill, sofamiliar in outback Australia, features in ‘asstruck’ relief on the 50 cent piece in both proofand uncirculated sets.

The original circulating coin designs are fea-tured on the 5c, 10c, 20c and the $2.00 coinswhich complete the set. The six coins arearranged in the now familiar Southern Crossconstellation layout. The Australian landscapeand its colours are carried through to the pack-aging and presentation of the coins.

1113507 Year of the Outback Six Coin Set, proof ....................................$73.75

1113508 Year of the Outback Six Coin Set, uncirculated ....................$22.70

Classic Australian coins celebrate the Year of the Outback perfect gifts for friends and family, at home or overseas1 oz Silver Kangaroo The frosted, uncirculated 1/2 oz SilverKangaroo coin features a design from a paintingby Mark Nodea from Warmun (Turkey Creek)south-west of Kununurra in the Kimberleyregion of West Australia. Mark’s paintingsreflect the colours of the Kimberley area and thenearness of the Bungle Bungles, as well as thetraditions of the Gija peoples, traditions keptalive through paintings, stories and corroboree.

The 2002 Silver Kangaroo coin is the secondin the current series that depict Aboriginaldesigns and the tenth release in RAM’sKangaroo series which began in 1993.

The coin’s reverse celebrates Australia’s bestknown animal, the kangaroo. The design wassculpted by Vladimir Gottwald. Ian Rank-Broadley’s portrait of Her Majesty QueenElizabeth II features on the obverse.

1113506 Year of the Outback uncirculated 1 oz Silver Kangaroo ..........................$29.80

The theme for this year’s coins is the Year of the Outback. Each of thetraditional RAM sets reflects this land, with its amazing colours, uniquelandscapes and great distances.

Baby Set – proof and uncirculatedA RAM Baby Set makes the perfect gift tocommemorate the birth of a child. As in 2001the sets use soft colours, this year they reflect theofficial colours for the Year of the Outback.

The Baby Set’s theme coins sets are the $1.00coin with the Year of the Outback logo. The$1.00 coin is coloured in the proof set and is ‘asstruck’ in the uncirculated set. The 50c coinwith the outback windmill is in ‘as struck’ reliefin both proof and uncirculated sets.

The proof set features an antiqued 45 mmpure silver medallion with a stylised koala onthe obverse. The blank reverse can be engravedwith the baby’s birth details or other specialmessage. A colour-coordinated booklet that fitsinto the headlining of the presentation case fea-tures a place for baby’s photo and the immedi-ate family tree.

In the uncirculated set the reverse of abronze medallion provides space for engravingbirth a special message, and its colourful pack-aging features a place for baby’s picture, birthdetails and immediate family tree.

1113504 Year of the Outback Baby Coin Set, proof ............................$89.50

1113505 Year of the Outback Baby Coin Set, uncirculated ..................$29.30

Six Coin, proof

Baby Set, uncirculated

Six Coin Set, uncirculated

Baby Set, proof

1 oz Silver Kangaroo

Enlarged to show detail. Actual coin 40 mm diameter. Sold in presentation case.

The following will be included in Seven Seas’ 2002supplements and optional pages. Seven Seas’ pagesare available only from stamp dealers and from Seven Seas.

Legends 23 January 2002Supplement • 5 x 45c gummed stamps •5 x 45c s/astamps from booklet (booklet supplied) Optional pages • sheetlet 10 x 45c • s/a booklet

Queen’s Golden Jubilee 6 February 2002Supplement • stamps 1 x 45c, 1 x $2.45 • miniaturesheet

Motor Racing 26 February 2002Supplement • 6 single 45c gummed stamps • 6 single45c s/a stamps Optional pages • block 6 x 45c • strip 6 x 45c s/astamps, s/a booklet • s/a collector pack • gutter strip10 x 45c

Christmas IslandLunar New Year (Year of the Horse) 8 January 2002Supplement • one each 45c & $1.35 stamps • miniature sheet • gutter strip 10 x 45c with 12 ani-mal icons printed in gold in gutter • zodiac sheetlet

Mail order codes1249235 Bulletin 263

Australian supplement ........................$17.951249236 Bulletin 263

Australian Optional pages ....................$30.601246238 Bulletin 263

Christmas Island Supplement................$11.70

Addition to Bulletin 262 optional pages0168229 Hafnia '01 logo overprinted Desert Birds sheetlet

(five x 45c self-adhesive stamps) ..............$2.25

New Follow the Sun:

Australian Travel Posters 1930s-1950s1 December 2001 – 28 January 2002 A National Library of Australia TravellingExhibition Designed to ‘sell’ Australia both at home andabroad, these posters placed beguiling images ofAustralia before a worldwide audience.

Some posters emphasised Australia's Britishheritage. Others helped suggest a uniquelyAustralian identity, portraying the country'swide-open spaces, sunny climate, outdoorlifestyle and unusual flora and fauna.

The tour of this exhibition is made possibleby Visions of Australia

Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II2 February – 5 MayThroughout the world Her Majesty QueenElizabeth II has been featured on more stampsthan any other person. The Queen has beendepicted on Australian definitive stamps.This year Australia Post will issue a specialcommemorative stamp to mark Her GoldenJubilee.

ContinuingNational Travelling ExhibitionKangaroo and Map: ‘an advertisement forAustralia’ continues its tour of Australia.

10 November 2001 to 13 January 2002Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery, Hobart

4 May to 16 June 2002Cairns Regional Art Gallery, Queensland

The tour of this exhibition is made possible byVisions of Australia.

For further information on the Post MasterGallery contact John Link 03 9204 7727

Products for Seven Seas’ pages

• CTO not available

• Partial returns for refund not accepted

This IPPE commemorates the 2002 WinterOlympics to be held from 8 to 24 February inSalt Lake City Utah USA.

Technical detailsIssue date ..........................6 February 2002Designer ............................Beth McKinlay, Australia Post

Design StudioPrinter ................................PMPThere is no national FDI postmark for this issue. TheAustralia Philatelic Bureau postmark will be used for mailorder requests for postmarked covers.

Mail order codes1269250 Set of International pre-paid

envelopes (mint, postmarked) ................$3.161269226 International pre-paid envelope (mint)......$1.581269227 International pre-paid

envelope (postmarked) ..........................$1.58

E n c o u n t e r 20 02Special Event Sheet and Covers

A Special Event Souvenir (SES) sheet of ten x45c Polly Woodside stamps will be released witha decorative border featuring images ofMatthew Flinders and Nicholas Baudin. It willbe available ($16.00 each) from most postaloutlets in South Australia and by mail orderfrom the Postal Manager Adelaide GPO 5000.

A blank souvenir cover ($0.30 each) will bereleased 22 January 2002 for Encounter 2002 –to celebrate the bicentenary of the EncounterBay SA meeting of the two expeditions.

A set of 17 postmarked covers (one eachfrom locations below) and featuring the PollyWoodside stamp from the SES sheet, will alsobe available.

Encounter 2002 SES sheet ..................................$16.00Blank Encounter 2002 souvenir cover ....................$0.30Set of postmarked covers (17 covers, each with single PollyWoodside 45c stamp from SES sheet....................$29.95All orders to Postal Manager Adelaide GPO SA 5000.Sets will be dispatched from 12 April 2002. Minimumcredit card order $10.00

LocationsCeduna SA 5690 Streaky Bay SA 5680 Port Lincoln SA 5606 Tumby Bay SA 5605 Whyalla Sa 5600 Port Pirie SA 5540 Wallaroo SA 5556 Port Victoria SA 5573

American River KI SA 5221 Kingscote KI SA 5223 Edithburgh SA 5583 Ardrossan SA 5571 Port Adelaide SA 5015 Penneshaw KI SA 5223 Victor Harbor SA 5211 Robe SA 5276

Encounter 2002 souvenir cover

Winter OlympicsInternational Pre-Paid Envelope

Post Master GalleryNational Philatelic CentreSeven SeasSeven Seas Supplement22 January 2002 6 February 2002

2002 First day covers and maximum card offersOnce again you have the opportunity to signup for Australia Post’s special offers for firstday covers and maximum cards.

Request detailed information and an orderform from the Australian Philatelic Bureau(Freecall 1 800 331 794).

If you received a 2001 special offer, youshould have already received an invitation forthe 2002 offer. If you have not, you canrequest the information from the AustralianPhilatelic Bureau. Freecall 1 800 331 794

If you have already placed your order youdo not need to place a second order.

Celebrating the coming together of �3 worlds, visions, cultures

Mail Order Product Description Price Withdrawal DateCode

New Issues continued

2 October 2001 Wild Babies1230067 Stamps (two se-tenant strips of three x 45c) $2.70 31 October 20021230142 Set of two miniature sheets (mint) $2.70 31 October 2002

No special text or design in gutter1230240 Gutter strips (two strips, each ten x 45c ) [MO] $9.00 31 October 20021230241 Gutter strip, ‘koala’ (ten x 45c) $4.50 31 October 20021230242 Gutter strip, ‘wombat’ (ten x 45c) $4.50 31 October 20021230182 Booklet (ten x 45c) $4.50 31 October 20021230209 Roll (100 x 45c) $45.00 31 October 20021230126 Stamp pack $5.85 31 October 20021230223 Collector pack $7.20 31 October 20021230220 Maximum cards $7.20 31 October 20021230260 Wild Babies sticker and activity book $9.95 To be advised

4 October 2001 AIDS Congress pre-stamped envelope1231134 AIDS Congress PSE (mint) $0.54 31 October 2002

25 October 2001 Christmas Island Fungi1234067 Stamps (one each $1.00, $1.50 $2.50 30 November 2002

No special text or design in gutter strips

1234240 Pair of gutter strips (one each ten x $1.00, ten x $1.50) [MO] $25.00 30 November 20021234241 Gutter strip (ten x $1.00) $10.00 30 November 20021234242 Gutter strip (ten x $1.50) $15.00 30 November 2002

1 November 2001 Christmas 20011232067 Stamps (one x 40c, one x 45c) $0.85 30 November 20021232182 Booklet (twenty x 40c) $8.00 30 November 20021232126 Stamp pack $1.30 30 November 20021232220 Maximum cards $2.35 30 November 20021232155 Aerogramme $0.78 30 November 2002

6 February 2002 Winter Olympics IPPE1269250 Set of two IPPEs (one mint, one postmarked) $3.16 28 February 20031269226 Winter Olympics IPPE (mint) $1.58 28 February 20031269227 Winter Olympics IPPE (postmarked) $1.58 28 February 2003

27 February 2002 Motor Racing1249067 Stamps (se-tenant block of six x 45c) $2.70 28 February 20031249182 Booklet of ten x 45c $4.50 28 February 20031249261 Cheque book of 20 booklets of ten x 45c $90.00 28 February 20021249209 Roll of 100 x 45c $45.00 28 February 20031249001 Set of two first day covers (gummed, self-adhesive) $6.00 27 March 20021249002 First day cover (gummed) $3.00 27 March 20021249003 First day cover (self-adhesive) $3.00 27 March 20021249126 Stamp pack $3.15 28 February 20031249223 Collector pack [MO/CC] $7.20 28 February 20031249220 Maximum cards (set of six) $7.20 28 February 20031249240 Gutter strip (ten x 45c) racing flags printed in gutter $4.50 28 February 20031249219 Book: Australian Motor Racing 100 years $17.50 To be advised

Recent Issues

8 January 2002 Christmas Island Lunar New Year – Year of the Horse1246067 Stamps (one x 45c, one x $1.35) $1.80 31 January 20031246253 Set of two miniature sheets (one mint, one postmarked) [MO/CC] $3.60 31 January 20031246170 Pack of five miniature sheets (mint) $9.00 31 January 20031246142 Miniature sheet (mint) $1.80 31 January 20031246143 Miniature sheet (postmarked) $1.80 31 January 20031246251 Zodiac sheetlet $3.60 31 January 20031246250 Stamp pack (greeting card) $2.25 31 January 20031246001 Set of first day covers (one x stamps, one x miniature sheet,

two x zodiac stamps) [MO/CC] $6.30 4 February 20021246013 First day cover (miniature sheet) $2.10 4 February 20021246002 First day cover (stamps) $2.10 4 February 20021246252 First day covers (two x zodiac) [MO/CC] $2.10 4 February 20021246240 Set of gutter strips (ten x 45c, ten x $1.35) [MO/CC] $18.00 31 January 20031246241 Gutter strip (ten x 45c) 12 Lunar New Year animal icons printed in gutter $4.50 31 January 20031246242 Gutter strip (ten x $1.35) no special text or design in gutter $13.50 31 January 20031246231 Domestic PPE $0.54 31 January 20031246232 International PPE $1.58 31 January 20031246212 Postcard $1.20 31 January 2003

23 January 2002 Australia Day, Australian Legends 20021247067 Stamps (se-tenant strip of five x 45c) $2.25 31 January 20031247201 Sheetlet (ten x 45c) $4.50 31 January 20031247182 Booklet of ten x 45c $4.50 31 January 20031247001 First day cover $2.55 19 February 20021247130 Sheetlet pack $4.95 31 January 20031247220 Maximum cards (set of five) $6.00 31 January 20031247219 Legends book $16.95 To be advised

6 February 2002 Queen’s Golden Jubilee1248067 Stamps (one x 45c x $ 2.45) $2.90 28 February 20031248250 Set of two miniature sheets (one mint, one postmarked) [MO/CC] $5.80 28 February 20031248142 Miniature sheet (mint) $2.90 28 February 20031248143 Miniature sheet (postmarked) $2.90 28 February 20031248001 Set of first day covers (stamps & miniature sheet) [MO/CC] $6.40 6 March 20021248002 First day cover (stamps) $3.20 6 March 20021248013 First day cover (miniature sheet) $3.20 6 March 20021248220 Maximum cards (set of two) $4.40 28 February 20031248126 Stamp pack $6.25 28 February 20031248255 Prestige postcard collection $9.95 28 February 2003

No special text or design in gutter strips listed below1248240 Set of gutter strips (ten x 45c, ten x $2.45)[MO/CC] $29.00 28 February 20031248241 Gutter strip (ten x 45c) $4.50 28 February 20031248242 Gutter strip (ten x $2.45) $24.50 28 February 20031248219 Book: Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II $16.95 28 February 20031248008 Stamp and coin cover $9.95 28 February 2003

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New Issues

A complete list of issues on sale is not included here. Details of current issues may be obtained from the Australian PhilatelicBureau (Freecall 1800 331 794). [MO] Available by mail order only [MO/CC] Available by mail order and from Collector’s Corner outlets.

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Recent Issues continued

1 November 2001 Christmas (continued)No special text or design in gutter strips listed below

1232240 Set of gutter strips (ten x 40c, ten x 45c) [MO] $8.50 30 November 20021232241 Gutter strip (ten x 40c) $4.00 30 November 20021232242 Gutter strip (ten x 45c) $4.50 30 November 2002

1 November 2001 Annual Collections 1178171 2001 Collection of Australian Stamps Deluxe Edition $69.95 31 December 20021178214 2001 Collection of Australian Stamps Executive Edition $99.95 31 December 20021178194 Australian Territories Collection 2001 $17.50 31 December 2002

Album Sheets0903270 First day cover album binder $10.000960251 Collector’s Choice binder (3-ring)

(holds album stock sheets) $17.950903269 Collector’s Choice binder + slip case [MO/CC] $19.000903214 Album stock sheets – to hold A4 P Stamp

sheets (set of ten) - fits 0903269 $13.500903271 Album stock sheets – two strip (set of ten) FDC $10.250903272 Album stock sheets – five strip (set of ten) $10.250903273 Album stock sheets – six strip (set of ten) $10.250903274 Album stock sheets – seven strip (set of ten) $10.250903275 Album stock sheets – mixed strip (set of ten) $10.250903276 Album stock sheets – single (set of ten) $10.25

Australian Stamp Catalogue Range ◆1113475 2002 Compact Australian stamp catalogue New $12.950870261 Comprehensive Colour Catalogue

of Australian Stamps – 2nd Ed $32.450100255 The Australasian Stamp Catalogue (28th ed) $42.201178255 2001 Stamp Printing Technical Details [MO] $10.001101255 2000 Stamp Printing Technical Details [MO] $10.001113291 Australian Coin & Bank Note Values 19th edition $20.00

Books and Accessories1148362 Stamp Collecting Starter Kit $14.950960281 Packet of 100 Australian Stamps $2.451178171 2001 Collection of Australian Stamps

Deluxe Edition $69.951178214 2001Collection of Australian Stamps

Executive Edition $99.951178194 2001 Australian Territories Collection $17.50

New RAM Coins ◆ 2002 Year of the Outback1113507 Year of the Outback Six Coin Set, proof $73.751113508 Year of the Outback

Six Coin Set, uncirculated $22.701113504 Year of the Outback Baby Coin Set, proof $89.501113505 Year of the Outback

Baby Coin Set, uncirculated $29.301113506 Year of the Outback

1 oz uncirculated Silver Kangaroo, $29.80

Perth Mint Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse coins ◆1113501 Year of the Horse 1/2 oz 99.9% pure silver coin ..$19.951113502 Year of the Horse 1/20 oz 99.9% pure gold coin ..$59.951113503 Year of the Horse 1/10 oz 99.9% pure gold coin $99.00

RAM Federation 20 Coin Collection (Complete) ◆1113346 Uncirculated 20 coin Collection [MO] $92.001113347 Proof 20 coin Collection [MO] $250.00

RAM Federation Three Coin Sets ◆1113342 Three coin set, Uncirculated, WA $16.501113344 Three coin set, Proof, WA $44.001113343 Three coin set, Uncirculated, TAS $16.501113345 Three coin set, Proof, TAS $44.001113336 Three coin set, Uncirculated, SA $16.501113337 Three coin set, Proof, SA $44.001113375 Three coin set, Uncirculated, NT $16.501113377 Three coin set, Proof, NT $44.001113374 Three coin set, Uncirculated, NI $16.501113376 Three coin set, Proof, NI $44.001113317 Three coin set, Uncirculated NSW $16.501113318 Three coin set, Proof, NSW $44.001113319 Three coin set, Uncirculated ACT $16.501113320 Three coin set, Proof, ACT $44.001113321 Three coin set, Uncirculated QLD $16.501113322 Three coin set, Proof, QLD $44.001113323 Three coin set, Uncirculated VIC $16.501113324 Three coin set, Proof, VIC $44.00

Contact the Australian Philatelic Bureau about the availability ofFederation Two Coin Sets (uncirculated and proof) for specific, individualstates or territories.

Bradman Coins ◆1113450 Bradman al bronze coin [MO/CC] $12.951113451 Bradman 1 oz silver proof coin [MO/CC] $55.001113452 Bradman bi-metal (gold/silver) coin [MO/CC] $380.001113453 Set of three Bradman coins, one each Al-bronze,

silver and bi-metal [MO/CC] $447.95

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