Australia 1915 King George V Engraved

Australia · 1915 · 6d

This definitive stamp features a right-facing portrait of King George V, the reigning monarch of the British Empire. The design is framed by an ornate oval, with the denomination '6d' at the bottom and 'AUSTRALIA' inscribed above. The stamp is notable for its fine engraving and the inclusion of a kangaroo and an emu, national symbols of Australia, flanking the crown at the top.

Issued during World War I, this stamp was part of a long-running series that replaced the earlier Kangaroo and Map design for higher values. The King George V series became a staple of Australian postage for over two decades.