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uncommon1945-1980
Australia 1977 Christmas Surfing Santa 15c Stamp
Australia · 1977 · 15c
This vibrant 15c stamp features a whimsical depiction of Santa Claus riding a surfboard, holding a sprig of holly. Designed by Roger Roberts, it was issued for the domestic greeting card rate.
Issued in 1977, this secular design caused some controversy in Australia for its unconventional portrayal of Santa, becoming one of the country's most uniquely Australian and memorable Christmas stamps.
Printing Method
Offset
Catalog Numbers
sg702
scott727
michel702
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View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$1Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$0.75Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.5Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.25Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.1Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
