King George V 1d Carmine Red

Australia · 1914 · 1d

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, the reigning British monarch and head of the Commonwealth. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with a kangaroo at the top center and the denomination 'ONE PENNY' at the bottom. The stamp is printed in a distinctive carmine-red color.

Issued as part of the first definitive series for the Commonwealth of Australia, this stamp replaced the popular 'Kangaroo and Map' design for the 1d value. It reflects the strong ties to the British Empire during the early 20th century and the onset of World War I.