uncommon1900-1945

Australia 5 Shilling Kangaroo and Map, Grey and Yellow

Name: Australia 5 Shilling Kangaroo and Map, Grey and Yellow
Brand: Australia

Australia · 1913 · 5 Shillings

This definitive stamp features a simple yet iconic design: a kangaroo standing over a map of Australia. The design, known as the 'Kangaroo and Map' series, was Australia's first national postage stamp series, symbolizing the newly federated nation.

Issued in 1913, this was one of the high-value denominations in the first definitive series for the Commonwealth of Australia, replacing the individual stamps of the former colonies.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

animals kangaroos maps definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg15

scott48

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$200

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$150

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$80

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$40

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.