Christmas 2009
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Technical Details Issue date: 2 November 2009 Issue withdrawal date: 30 May 2010 FDI withdrawal date: 30 November 2009 Denominations: 1 x 50c, 1 x $1.25 Stamp design: Mike Heine Product design: Sharon Rodziewicz Printer: McKellar Printer (aerogramme): Geon Paper (gummed): Tullis Russell Paper (self-adhesive): B100 Printing process: Lithography Stamp size: 26mm x 37.5 mm Perforations: 14.6 x 13.86 Sheet layout: Modules of 50 National postmark: St Marys, Tas 7215 |
This year's Christmas stamps will feature three themes: iconic figures from the Nativity, familiar symbols of the Christmas season and creatures from Christmas Island.
The Nativity issue features the Virgin Mary cradling her newborn son on the 50c stamp, while the $1.25 design depicts the three Magi or Wise Men, Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar offering precious gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to baby Jesus.
The designer Mike Heine who has created a modern, clean and highly colourful stamp issue reflecting the joyful celebration of this important Christian celebration.
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Products in this issue
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Set of stamps
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Minisheet
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Self-adhesive sheetlet of 5 x $1.25
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Booklet of 20 x 50c
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Stamp pack
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Aerogramme
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Chequebook 20 x 20 x 50c
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Gutter strip set of two
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Gutter strip 10 x 50c
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Gutter strip 10 x $1.25
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Set of first day covers
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First day cover - gummed
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First day cover - minisheet
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First day cover - blank
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Maxicards