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Overview

This year’s two religious stamps feature artworks from one of the treasures of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. The work known as the Aspremont–Kievraing Hours is a hand-written book, or manuscript, made in north-eastern France around 1300, more than 700 years ago. The manuscript is a religious prayer book, and the numerous illustrations or miniatures are painted with precious pigments and adorned with gold leaf. Several tell the Christmas story of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Those who prefer non-religious stamps can celebrate a traditional Aussie Christmas with a choice of three stamps. This year, Santa has enlisted some familiar native Australian animals to assist with celebrating Christmas. A carolling Kookaburra announces the glad tidings, a big Red Kangaroo hauls a weighty Christmas sack, and an impatient Koala has already unwrapped his gift.

Technical specifications

Issue date1-Nov-24
Issue withdrawal date31-Dec-25
Denomination1 x 65c, 1 x $3 (Rel), 2 x 65c (se-tenant), 1 x $3 (Sec)
IllustrationAnita Xhafer (Secular)
Paper: self-adhesiveSheetlet – Raflatac Cast gloss SP34 KS90, Sheetlet of 5 – Tullis Russell Red Phos PSA (P55) 100gsm Release, S/A – Booklets (Rel): Tullis Russell Red Phos PSA (P55) 100gsm Release S/A, (Sec): S/A Securpost MC 90 P11P Non Phos (Phos Tagged)
Printer: gummedRA (Rel), EGO (Sec)
Printer: self-adhesiveS/A Sheetlet of 10 – Rapid Labels
Printing processOffset lithography
Stamp size (mm)26mm x 37.5mm (Sec), 37.5mm x 26mm (Rel)
Minisheet size (mm)135mm x 80mm
Perforations14.6 x 13.86 (Sec), 13.86 x 14.6 (Rel)
Sheet layoutModule of 50 (2 x 25), S/A Sheetlet of 10 x 2 kinds
FDI postmarkMerrylands NSW 2160
FDI withdrawal date30-Nov-24

Stamps in this issue

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Annunciation to the Virgin

The Archangel Gabriel appears to the Virgin Mary to foretell that she will bear Jesus, the Son of God.

65c

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Annunciation to the Sheperds

An angel announces the news of Christ’s birth to shepherds tending their flocks. The shepherds then journeyed to Bethlehem to witness the miraculous Child.

$3.00

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Kookaburra

The illustration is by Anita Xhafer.

65c

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Kangaroo

The illustration is by Anita Xhafer.

65c

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Koala

The illustration is by Anita Xhafer.

$3.00

Shop our Stamp Collectables

  • Christmas 2024 Maxicard Set of 5

    This set of five maxicards are from the Christmas 2024 stamp issue. 

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  • Christmas 2024 Stamp Pack

    This Christmas 2024 stamp pack contains the five stamps and minisheet from the stamp issue presented in a high-quality folder.

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  • Christmas 2024 Minisheet

    This minisheet is from the Christmas 2024 stamp issue and presents two stamps.

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  • Christmas 2024 Gummed Set of Stamps

    Stamp designs from the Christmas 2024 stamp issue.

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Additional collectables:

  • 2024 Christmas First Day Cover (Minisheet)

  • S/A sheetlet of 5 x $3 (secular)

  • S/A sheetlet of 5 x $3 (religious)

  • S/A booklet of 20 x 65c (religious)

  • S/A booklet of 20 x 65c (secular)

  • Gutter Strip of 10 x $3 Stamps – Religious

  • Gutter Strip of 10 x $3 Stamps – Secular

  • Gutter Strip of 10 x 65c Stamps – Secular

  • Christmas 2024 First Day Cover (Gummed)

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