Australia 1d Red King George V, Die II

Australia · 1918 · 1d (Penny)

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, the reigning British monarch and head of the Commonwealth. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with a kangaroo at the top center and the denomination 'ONE PENNY' at the bottom. This specific version is known as Die II, identifiable by subtle differences in the frame lines and shading compared to earlier printings.

Issued during the latter part of World War I, this stamp was part of a long-running series that served as the primary postage for standard letters in Australia for many years. The King George V series is a classic and widely studied area of Australian philately.