Australia 2006 Roses

• Issue Date: 27 January 2006
• Designed by: Lisa Christensen
• Printed by: SEP Sprint
• Print Process: Lithography
• Stamp Size: 37.5 mm x 26 mm

Description

The origins of St. Valentine's Day date back to ancient Rome and the lovers' festival of Lupercalia, which was dedicated to the Roman Goddess Juno. A special stamp was released to celebrate the day and for use on other occasions throughout the year.

Stamps

Sheet Stamp

• Perforations: 14.5 x 14.0
• Format: sheetlets of 10

Single Stamp

50c Roses

Sheetlet

Sheetlet of 10 x 50c

Self-adhesive Stamps

• Perforations: serpentine die cut 11¼ syncopated
• Formats: booklets of 10, sheetlets of 10

Single Stamp

50c Roses

Booklet

$5 booklet cover

Booklet pane of 10 x 50c

Sheetlet

• stamps are scented

Self-adhesive sheetlet of 10 x 50c

First Day Cover

The first day of issue postmark was Thornbury VIC 3071. A first day cover for the self-adhesive varieties was not officially produced.

First day cover - sheet stamp

Maximum Card

50c Roses maximum card

Presentation Pack

Presentation pack front

Presentation pack back