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Australia "Postie Kate" Miniature Sheet

Australia · 2003 · 50c

This miniature sheet, titled "Postie Kate," features four stamps depicting a cheerful, red-haired mail carrier performing her duties. The stamps show Kate sorting mail, delivering letters, and riding her motorcycle, all rendered in a colorful and playful cartoon style. The sheet's selvage expands on this theme with a whimsical cityscape background.

Issued in 2003 as part of Australia Post's annual Stamp Collecting Month, this set was designed to engage children and introduce them to the hobby of philately. The character of Postie Kate was created to make the postal service relatable and fun for a younger audience.

Printing Method

Offset

Catalog Numbers

sgMS2278
scott2130a
michelMH223

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$4
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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