Australia King George V 1d Carmine-Red

Australia · 1931 · 1d

This definitive stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of King George V, the reigning monarch of the British Empire at the time. The design is simple and elegant, with the King's head framed by an oval, the country name 'AUSTRALIA' at the top, and the denomination 'ONE PENNY' at the bottom. The stamp is printed in a distinct carmine-red color.

Issued during the Great Depression, this stamp was part of a long-running series of definitive stamps used for everyday postage throughout Australia. The portrait of the monarch symbolized the strong ties between Australia and the British Commonwealth.