Australia King George V Red

Australia · 1913 · 1d

This stamp features a right-facing profile portrait of King George V, set within an ornamental frame. The design is notable for its simplicity and the inclusion of a kangaroo silhouette at the bottom, symbolizing Australia. This was the first definitive stamp issued by the Commonwealth of Australia.

Issued in 1913, this stamp replaced the controversial 'Kangaroo and Map' design and marked a return to featuring the British monarch, a common practice throughout the British Empire at the time.