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Get ready for the 2017 Melbourne International Stamp Exhibition

03 January 2017

From Thursday 30 March to Sunday 2 April 2017, philatelists and stamp enthusiasts from around the world will converge on Caulfield Racecourse for the Melbourne 2017 International Stamp Exhibition (the 34th Federation of Inter-Asian Philately (FIAP) International Exhibition). This is the second time in 30 years that Australia is hosting a FIAP International Stamp Exhibition in Australia, and there really is something for everyone!

As well as impressive national and international exhibits, there will be experienced stamp and coin dealers in attendance, tailored information for beginners and youth collectors, and philatelic material for sale from all around the world. As the event’s major sponsor, Australia Post will have a large centrepiece stand, where visitors can purchase newly released limited edition products and have special postmarks applied.

Here’s a taste of what you can enjoy at Melbourne 2017:

View 1,000 competitive philatelic exhibit frames from 20 countries of the Oceania and Asia regions. These are world-class exhibits spanning all 14 exhibition classes.
Browse philatelic material for sale from all over the world.
Visit the more than 70 stamp and coin dealers that will have stands at the show, including The Perth Mint.
Receive free advice and expert valuations from a number of Australian and overseas auction houses.
Take a look at “Royalpex 125”, a non-competitive exhibition of 200 frames to mark the Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria’s 125th anniversary.
Pop in to the dedicated collector and youth corner, especially for young collectors or those just starting out.
Learn more about the philatelic societies and groups that will gather in the venue’s two meeting rooms at various times over the four days.
Attend the official Awards Dinner, held at the Melbourne Aquarium.

Tickets on sale now

Tickets are only $10 per Daily Pass and $25 per Season Pass (for access to all four days). Plus entry for persons under 17 years is FREE when accompanied with an adult!

Tickets for the 2017 Melbourne International Stamp Exhibition are on sale now online, via mail order on 1800 331 794 (+61 3 9887 0033 from overseas), and via participating Post Offices, while stocks last.

Look out next month, for details about some of the fantastic Australia Post products that will be on offer and more!

And to appeal to die-hard car fans, each stamp tab features a different Ford model, spanning 1904 to 2016:

1904 First Ford in Australia
1913 Model T
1934 Model 40 Coupe Ute
1954 Mainline Coupe Ute
1955 Consul MKI
1956 Zephyr Mark II Sedan
1960 XK Falcon Deluxe Sedan
1965 Cortina MKI GT500
1965 XP Squire Station Wagon
1967 XR Falcon GT
1969 Capri GT
1970 Galaxie
1971 XY Falcon GTHO Phase III
1973 XA Falcon Superbird
1973 XB Falcon Ute
1976 Escort MKII Van GS Pack
1976 ZH Fairlane Marquis
1978 XC Falcon Cobra
1979 XD Falcon Sundowner
1981 KA Laser
1982 XE Falcon ESP
1988 EA Falcon S
1992 EBII Falcon XR6
1992 SC Capri Clubsprint-TVE
1998 AU Fairmont Wagon
2002 BA Falcon XR6 Turbo
2005 BF Falcon XLS Ute
2007 FPV Cobra Ute
2013 SX Territory
2016 FGX XR8 Falcon Sprint

The Ford Australian Classic Vehicles licensed stamp pack is available from 29 September 2017, online, at participating Post Offices and via mail order on 1800 331 794, while stocks last.

This article was produced at the time of publication and will not be updated.