Australia 1930 2d Golden Scarlet Kangaroo and Map

Australia · 1930 · 2d

This definitive stamp features the iconic 'Kangaroo and Map' design, a staple of early Australian philately. The central vignette shows a kangaroo standing over a map of Australia, framed by ornate scrollwork. This particular issue is notable for its distinct golden scarlet color, a rare variety of the more common 2d red stamp.

Issued during the Great Depression, this stamp is a color error of a widely used definitive. Its scarcity is due to the small number printed in this specific shade before the color was corrected.