Queen Elizabeth II, 5c Blue
Australia · 1966 · 5c
This definitive stamp features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right, based on a photograph by Anthony Buckley. The design, created by John Fitz-Gerald, was part of the first definitive series issued after Australia's conversion to decimal currency on February 14, 1966. The simple yet elegant design places the Queen's effigy against a solid blue background.
Issued in 1966, this stamp marks Australia's significant transition from the pound, shillings, and pence system to decimal currency (dollars and cents). This series replaced the pre-decimal Queen Elizabeth II definitives and became a familiar sight in Australian daily life for many years.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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