Australia King George V 1d Red

Australia · 1914 · 1d (Penny)

This definitive stamp features a right-facing portrait of King George V, the reigning monarch of the British Empire at the time. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with a kangaroo at the top and an emu at the bottom, both iconic Australian animals. The denomination 'ONE PENNY' is inscribed at the base.

Issued shortly after the start of World War I, this stamp was part of a long-running series that became a familiar sight across Australia for over two decades. It represents a period of strong ties to the British Commonwealth under King George V's reign.