Design set of stamps
These beautiful stamps mark life’s special moments including birthdays, weddings, graduations and condolence.
Overview
Our versatile collection of decorative stamps is designed for marking life's special moments and offering solace during the difficult ones. Meanwhile, our wattle and kangaroo stamps add a touch of elegance and distinction to business-related mail. Whatever the occasion, our stamps will help you express yourself with personality and style.
These new designs also mark occasions for which a heartfelt missive sent through the post is often most fitting. A handwritten message in our digital times has the power to convey the personal significance of lived events and represent a tangible connection between sender and recipient.
| Issue date | 3 April 2024 |
| Issue withdrawal date | To be announced |
| Denomination | 7 x $1.50, 1 x $3.00 |
| Stamp design/illustration | Sonia Young, Australia Post Design Studio Jeanette Fallon (wattle and kangaroo) |
| Product design | Jo Muré, Australia Post Design Studio |
| Paper: gummed | Tullis Russell 104gsm Red Phosphor/Blue PVA Stamp Paper |
| Paper: self-adhesive | Tullis Russell Red Phos PSA (P55) 100gsm S/A |
| Printer | EGO |
| Printing process | Offset lithography |
| Stamp size (mm) | 26 x 37.5 |
| Minisheet size (mm) | 151 x 125 |
| Perforations | 14.6 x 13.86 |
| Sheet layout | Module of 50 (2 x 25 no design) |
| FDI Postmark | Perth WA 6000 |
| FDI withdrawal date | 2 May 2024 |
Stamps in this issue
Red Rose
The red rose is an expression of love and passion. Photograph by PBXStudio/Shutterstock.com
Tulips
Tulips represent a deep and unconditional love for a partner, family members and close friends. Photograph by Lightfield Studios Inc./Alamy Stock Photo
Rainbow Cake
Celebration cakes come in many forms with a rainbow cake offering a particularly delightful surprise. Photograph by Ruth Black/Shutterstock.com
Dahlia
The dahlia has a number of meanings including eternal love, kindness, inner strength and dignity. Photograph by Emilia Kun/Getty Images
Champagne Flutes
One of the most recognised symbols of celebration is the champagne flute with its long and elegant stem. Photograph by Jonathan Knowles/Getty Images
Wattle
The golden wattle is Australia’s national floral emblem and is a symbol of unity and resilience. Design by Jeanette Fallon
Kangaroo
The kangaroo is a world-recognised Australian animal. Its representation on the Australian Coat of Arms is of a country forever moving forward. Design by Jeanette Fallon
Wedding Rings
Wedding rings symbolise commitment and eternal love, given after vows are exchanged as part of a wedding ceremony. Photograph by YAY Media AS/Alamy Stock Photo
Shop our stamp collectables
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First day cover (gummed)
This first day cover is a pictorial envelope with gummed stamps from the Special Occasions 2024 stamp issue affixed and postmarked.
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Stamp pack
This Special Occasions 2024 stamp pack contains the eight stamps the stamp issue presented in a high-quality folder.
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Maxicard set
This maxicard set contains the eight maxicards from the Special Occasions 2024 stamp issue.
Additional collectables
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Wedding Collection
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Happy Birthday Stamp and Coin Card
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Gutter strip of 10 x $1.50 Dahlia
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Gutter strip of 10 x $1.50 Kangaroo
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Gutter strip of 10 x $1.50 Red rose
This content was produced at the time of the stamp issue release date and will not be updated.
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