Overview
Santa is by the Indian Ocean near Broome in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, helping his animal pals decorate for Christmas.
He's catching up with all his friends: a trio of candy-cane-carrying Ghost Crabs, an Echidna and a Bilby building a sandman, a Dugong in a Santa hat and Australian Snubfin Dolphins joyfully breaching nearby. The Gantheaume Point lighthouse stands in the background, and a Pied Oystercatcher perches on a welcome sign, showing off his catch.
An elf is catching a ride on an Arabian camel along Cable Beach. Cheeky Red-headed Honeyeaters are trimming the tree. A Little Red Flying-fox and a Black Flying-fox flap overhead while a pair of
Brown Boobies glide by, carrying a string of South Sea pearls. A Wallaroo and a Flatback Turtle wait patiently to place gifts under the tree. Christmas excitement is here!
Stamps in this issue
Santa
Santa's Little Helper
Christmas Tree
Technical specifications
Issue date | 2 November 2026 |
Issue withdrawal date | 31 December 2027 |
Denomination | 2 x 65c (se-tenant), 1 x $3.50 International |
Stamp & Product Design | Jo Muré, Australia Post Design Studio Stamp |
| Illustration | Jeric Ilagan |
|---|---|
Printer: gummed | RA Printing and Rapid Labels |
Paper: gummed | Tullis Russell 104gsm Red Phosphor/Blue PVA Stamp Paper |
| Paper: self-adhesive | Tullis Russell Red Phos PSA (P55) 100gsm Release and Raflatac Cast gloss SP34 KS90 |
Printing process | Offset lithography and Inkjet Printing 1200 DPI for Rolls |
Stamp size (mm) | 26 x 37.5 |
| Minisheet size (mm) | 170 x 80 |
Perforations (mm) | 14.6 x 13.86 |
Sheet layout | Module of 50 (2 x 25) |
FDI Postmark | Merrylands, NSW 2160 |
FDI Withdrawal date | 30 April 2027 |
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