Australia 1914 King George V 1/2d Green

Australia · 1914 · 1/2d

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, the reigning monarch of the British Empire, including Australia. The design, known as the 'Kangaroo on Map' replacement, is framed by ornate scrollwork with the denomination 'HALF PENNY' at the bottom and 'AUSTRALIA POSTAGE' at the top.

Issued during the early years of the Commonwealth of Australia and the beginning of World War I, this series replaced the iconic 'Kangaroo on Map' design, reflecting a preference for showcasing the British monarch on postage.