Australia Centenary of Federation, State Badges Sheetlet

Australia · 2001 · 45c

This sheetlet commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Federation of Australia. It features ten 45c stamps, each depicting the state badge of one of the six states (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania) and the Northern Territory, along with the Australian Capital Territory, Norfolk Island, and the Commonwealth Coat of Arms. The design highlights the unity and individual identity of Australia's states and territories.

Issued in 2001, this sheetlet was part of a year-long celebration marking a century since the six self-governing British colonies united to form the Commonwealth of Australia on January 1, 1901.