Australia $10 Navigator Series - Abel Tasman

Australia · 1966 · $10

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, renowned for being the first European to reach Tasmania and New Zealand. The design includes a detailed map outlining his significant voyages of 1642-1644, alongside a depiction of his ship, the Heemskerck. It was part of the high-value 'Navigators' series, which celebrated key figures in Australia's maritime exploration.

Issued in 1966, this stamp marked the introduction of decimal currency in Australia, replacing the Australian pound. The 'Navigators' series highlighted the nation's European discovery and colonial history.