A Bicentenary: Governor Lachlan Macquarie
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Technical Details Issue date: 16 February 2010 Issue withdrawal date: 31 August 2010 FDI withdrawal date: 16 March 2010 Denominations: 4 x 55c Stamp design: Stacey Zass Product design: Sharon Rodziewicz Printer: McKellar Paper (gummed): Tullis Russell Printing process: Lithography Stamp size: 37.5mm x 26mm Perforations: 14.6 x 13.86 Sheet layout: Modules of 50 National postmark: Macquarie Centre, NSW 2133 |
These four stamps, designed by Stacey Zass, celebrate the importance of Lachlan Macquarie (1762-1824) as Governor of New South Wales. During his time as governor (1810-1821), Macquarie provided an important vision for the colony. He embarked on a public works program, erecting churches, parsonages, courthouses, lighthouses, convict barracks and factories. These buildings would transform the physical appearance of the colony.
2010 marks the 200th anniversary of Lachlan Macquarie's swearing-in as Governor of New South Wales. To find out more about the events and activities being held to commemorate the Macquarie 2010 Bicentenary, visit www.Macquarie2010.nsw.gov.au 
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Issue Highlights
There are three special products for this issue. A prestige booklet presents the stamps in unique blocks of four, a stamp and coin cover features a Perth Mint $1 uncirculated coin (sold out), and a gutter includes a stunning panoramic scene of Sydney Harbour.
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