Australia Postage Due Stamp

Australia · 1953 · 2d

This stamp is a definitive postage due issue from Australia, featuring a simple, functional design. The central element is the large numeral '2' indicating the denomination of two pence, enclosed within an ornate frame. The words 'POSTAGE DUE' are prominently displayed at the top, with 'AUSTRALIA' at the bottom.

Issued during the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II, this postage due stamp was used by post offices to collect insufficient postage from the recipient of a letter or parcel. This design was part of a long-running series first introduced in 1909.