Australian Replica Cards - Visual Reference

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 07:53

Replica cards are reproductions of intaglio or recess printed Australian {or Australian Antarctic Territory} stamps using original stamp dies. Since the stamp images on the replica cards are the equivalent of proofs from the original dies, details of the designs are reproduced in sharper images than those archived on the issued stamps.

These steel dies were engraved by hand at actual stamp size - an artistic feat requiring an exceptional degree of skill.

Cards fund the Australian Philatelic Federation (APF). Revenue from the sales of stamp replica cards will pass to the APF, known previously as the Australian Stamp Promotion Council. The APF has been granted exclusive rights to use the original steel dies to produce the stamp replica cards. {Early cards were sold by the APF for $4 each - later cards are now selling for $6 each from the APF}.

No Postal Validity. The stamp replica cards are philatelic souvenirs only and have no postal validity. Consequently, no first day of issue postmarking or any other type of postmarking will be permitted by Australia Post. {But see images below

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(Source: Stamp News, June 1985 - article reproduced below)

As at 24 Feb 2014, there are 49 different cards, with plans for a 50th card to be released by Australia Post in 2015 (believed to be part of Anzac centenary - so likely to be a replica card of the 1965 "Simpson and Donkey" stamps that were also issued by Nauru, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and Norfolk Island).

Some cards were produced in limited numbers in black - provided to volunteers at Australian stamp shows, or as part of Supporters Packs.

Recent cards are still available for sale from the Australian Philatelic Federation website at http://www.apf.org.au/products.htm, but are progressively withdrawn.

Reference Numbers (SRC "prefixes" are those provided by Seven Seas Stamps (in the Australasian Stamp Catalogue Volume 1: Australia and Territories, or assumed as a logical extension). The Seven Seas Catalogue provides catalogue values, which are not recorded here. Buy the catalogue!

Number - Issue Date - Description
SRC 1 - Mar 1984 - 1914 Unissued 2d King George V, 1/- Swan (AUSIPEX 84)
SRC 2 - 21 Sep 1984 - 1934 Victoria Centenary (AUSIPEX 84)
SRC 3 - 15 May 1985 - 1963-64 Pre-Decimal Navigators
SRC 4 - 30 Sep 1985 - 1935 Silver Jubilee of King George V
SRC 5 - 21 Apr 1986 - Queen Elizabeth Stamp Portraits (1959-1962)
SRC 6 - 4 Aug 1986 - 1936 South Australian Centenary
SRC 7 - 1 Dec 1986 - 1957 Christmas
SRC 8 - 20 Mar 1987 - 1959 Unissued AAT 4d, 7d
SRC 9 - 1 Jul 1987 - 1961 Centenary of Dame Nellie Melba's Birth
SRC 10 - 15 Oct 1987 - 1958 Christmas
SRC 11 - 1 Feb 1988 - Flights of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
SRC 11b - 8 Apr 1988 - Flights of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith (Overprinted Aeropex 88)
SRC 12 - 9 May 1988 - 1927 Opening of Parliament
SRC 13 - 3 Oct 1988 - 1959 Christmas
SRC 14 - 6 Feb - 1989 Robes
SRC 15 - 14 Jul 1989 - 1937 NSW Sesquicentenary
SRC 16 - 18 Sep 1989- 1960 Christmas
SRC 17 - 7 Feb 1990 - 1949-50 Arms of Commonwealth of Australia
SRC 18 - 13 Jun 1990 - 1940 Australian Imperial Forces
SRC 19 - 31 Oct 1990 - 1961 Christmas
SRC 20 - 14 Feb 1991 - 1932 1/- Lyrebird
SRC 21 - 6 Jun 1991 - 1935 ANZAC Commemoration
SRC 22 - 1 Nov 1991 - 1962 Christmas
SRC 23 - 19 Feb 1992 - 1932 Sydney Harbour Bridge
SRC 24 - 2 Jul 1992 - 1956 Olympics
SRC 24b - 1992 - 1956 Olympics "Back to Australia" Private Overprint
SRC 25 - 30 Oct 1992 - 1963 Christmas
SRC 26 - 14 Jan 1993 - 1968 Namatjira Booklet Pane
SRC 27 - 7 Apr 1993 - 1953 Coronation
SRC 28 - 1 Jul 1993 - 1929 Swan
SRC 29 - 1 Oct 1993 - 1974 Christmas
SRC 30 - 3 Feb 1994 - Australian Flora
SRC 31 - 12 May 1994 - Zoological Definitives
SRC 32 - 11 Aug 1994 - Prime Ministers
SRC 33 - 18 Nov 1994 - 1934 Air Mail
SRC 34 - 19 Oct 1995 - 1959 Post Office Anniversary
SRC 35 - 17 Oct 1996 - 1948 Von Mueller
SRC 36 - 14 Mar 1998 - 1958 War Memorial Pair
SRC 36a - 14 Mar 1998 - 1958 War Memorial Pair (Black Print)
SRC 36b - 2013 - 1958 War Memorial Pair (Overprinted for 80th Anniversary)
SRC 36c - 14 Mar 2014 - 1958 War Memorial Pair (Overprinted for Canberra Stampshow 2014)
SRC 37 - 19 Mar 1999 - 1914 Kookaburra
SRC 37a - 19 Mar 1999 - 1914 Kookaburra (Black Print)
SRC 38 - 5 Nov 1999 - 1955 Centenary of South Australia
SRC 38b - 2005 - 1955 Centenary of South Australia (Overprinted for South Australian Stamp Anniversary 1855-2005)
SRC 39 - 15 Sep 2000 - 1956 Olympic Torch
SRC 39a - 15 Sep 2000 - 1956 Olympic Torch (Black Print)
SRC 40 - 22 Oct 2001 - 1913 £2 Kangaroo
SRC 40a - 26 Oct 2001- Kangaroo and Map (Black Print)
SRC 41 - 4 Oct 2002 - 1955 Cobb & Co
SRC 41a - 04 Oct 2002 - 1955 Cobb & Co (Black Print)
SRC 42 - 2004 - 1954 3½d Centenary of the First WA Stamp
SRC 42a - 2004 - 1954 3½d Centenary of the First WA Stamp (Black Print)
SRC 43 - 2005 - 1955 3½d Rotary International
SRC 43a - 2005 - 1955 3½d Rotary International (Black Print)
SRC 44 - 2006 - 1930 Centenary of Sturt's Exploration
SRC 44a - 2006 - 1930 Centenary of Sturt's Exploration (Black Print)
SRC 45 - 15 Jul 2007 - 1957 First AAT Stamp
SRC 45a - 15 Jul 2007 - 1957 First AAT Stamp (Black Print)
SRC 46 - 14 Mar 2008 - 1948 & 1952 Scouts
SRC 46a - 14 Mar 2008 - 1948 & 1952 Scouts (Black Print)
SRC 47 - 23 Jul 2009 - 1954 Centenary of Railways in Australia
SRC 47a - 23 Jul 2009 - 1954 Centenary of Railways in Australia (Black Print)
SRC 48 - 12 Mar 2010 - 1960 Melbourne Cup
SRC 48a - 12 Mar 2010 - 1960 Melbourne Cup (Black Print)
SRC 49 - 31 Mar 2011 - 1961 Northern Territory Cattle Industry (5/-)
SRC 49a - 31 Mar 2011 - 1961 Northern Territory Cattle Industry (5/-) (Black Print)
SRC 50 - 16 Apr 2015 - 1965 50th Anniversary of ANZAC (8d)
SRC 50a - 16 Apr 2015 - 1965 50th Anniversary of ANZAC (8d) (Black Print)

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:16

Seven Seas Stamps ( https://sevenseas.com.au/ ) produced an album and inserts for these Replica Cards - but it is understood that they ceased making inserts circa 2001 (SRC 1 - SRC 40), and in 2014 they are out of stock.

"Australian Stamp Replica Card Album" Binders and Slipcases are still being sold by Seven Seas Stamps (at $22 each). The binders are the 25mm capacity binders.

Inserts:

Two pocket, three holed plastic (mylar?) insert measuring 242 x 274 mm.
Insert card measures 211 x 46mm.

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:23

First card (SRC 1) - March 1984 (released at Ausipex 84 in March 1984) - 1914 Unissued 2d King George V, 1/- Swan

AUSIPEX 84

Unissued Australian Stamps 1914

These two stamps were prepared for use and were intended to be part of a series commenced with the issue of a 1d stamp featuring King George V and a 6d stamp depicting a kookaburra, issued in 1913 and 1914 respectively. However the outbreak of World War I and other factors caused the series to be terminated. Trial printings had been made of the 2d and 1/- stamps, but the two stamps were never issued. The above reproductions of the stamp designs have been produced using the original master dies.

Reproduced with special permission of Australia Post

Reverse:

Facsimile produced for AUISPEX 84

Note: SRC 1 and SRC 2 were numbered on the reverse.

SRC 1 was provided as an "insert" (Between front cover and "Page 1", adhered on LHS) into the AUSIPEX 84 Official Catalogue - image below.

There is an image of SRC 1 on Page 40 of the catalogue, and under the "AUSIPEX 84 Market Place" entry (ie, souvenirs for the show), SRC 1 is described as:

Original die reproductions of 2d King George V and 1/- Swan stamps, by courtesy of Australia Post, but not available for postage. (Both on one sheet.) Only obtainable from our office...$4.00 each.

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:26

SRC02 - Issued 21 Sep 1984 - 1934 Victoria Centenary (AUSIPEX 84)

Reverse:

Note: SRC01 and SRC02 were numbered on the reverse.

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:29

SRC03 - Issued 15 May 1985 - 1963-64 Pre-Decimal Navigators

Reverse:

Reverse (Inverted):

Extract from Stamp News, June 1985:

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:43

SRC4 - 30 Sep 1985 - 1935 Silver Jubilee of King George V

SRC4:

(Source: TheBear, posted Fri Jun 15, 2012 01:12:30 am)

SRC4 (Reverse):

SRC4 (Inverted):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:44

SRC5 - 21 Apr 1986 - Queen Elizabeth Stamp Portraits (1959-1962)

SRC5:

(Source: TheBear, posted Fri Jun 15, 2012 01:12:30 am)

SRC5 (Reverse):

SRC5 (Reverse Inverted):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:44

SRC6 - 4 Aug 1986 - 1936 South Australian Centenary

SRC6:

(Source: TheBear, posted Fri Jun 15, 2012 01:12:30 am)

SRC6 (Reverse):

SRC6 (Reverse Inverted):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:45

SRC7 - 1 Dec 1986 - 1957 Christmas

SRC7:

(Source: TheBear, posted Fri Jun 15, 2012 01:12:30 am)

SRC7 (Reverse):

SRC7 (Reverse Inverted):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:45

SRC8 - 20 Mar 1987 - 1959 Unissued AAT 4d, 7d

SRC8:

(Source: TheBear, posted Fri Jun 15, 2012 01:12:30 am)

SRC8 (Reverse):

SRC8 (Reverse - Inverted):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:45

SRC 9 - 1 Jul 1987 - 1961 Centenary of Dame Nellie Melba's Birth

SRC 9:

SRC 9 (Reverse):

SRC 9 (Reverse Inverted):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:46

SRC 10 - 15 Oct 1987 - 1958 Christmas

SRC 10:

SRC 10 (Reverse):

SRC 10 (Reverse - Inverted):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:46

SRC11 - 1 Feb 1988 - Flights of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
SRC11b - 8 Apr 1988 - Flights of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith - overprinted Aeropex 88

SRC11:

(Source: TheBear, posted Fri Jun 15, 2012 01:12:30 am)

SRC11 (Reverse):

SRC11 (Reverse - Inverted):

SRC11b (Reverse - Overprinted Aeropex Adelaide 88):

Source: Martin Walker (2015) "Australia's Stamp Replica Cards"

SRC 11b was presumably carried with AAMC 2055c (250 x Adelaide Aeropex 88 Menu Cards, which are listed in The Australian Air Mail Catalogue (8th Edition) as having a CV of $10).

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:46

SRC 12 - 9 May 1988 - 1927 Opening of Parliament

SRC 12:

(Source: TheBear, posted Fri Jun 15, 2012 01:12:30 am)

SRC 12 (Reverse):

SRC12 (Reverse - Inverted):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:47

SRC 13 - 3 Oct 1988 - 1959 Christmas

SRC 13:

(Source: TheBear, posted Fri Jun 15, 2012 01:12:30 am)

SRC 13 (Inverted):

SRC 13 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:47

SRC 14 - 6 Feb - 1989 Robes

SRC 14:

SRC 14 (Inverted):

SRC 14 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:47

SRC15 - 14 Jul 1989 - 1937 NSW Sesquicentenary

SRC15:

SRC15 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:48

SRC16 - 18 Sep 1989 - 1960 Christmas

SRC16:

SRC16 (Inverted):

SRC16 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:48

SRC17 - 7 Feb 1990 - 1949-50 Arms of Commonwealth of Australia

SRC17:

(Source: Traralgon3844, posted Sun Dec 11, 2011 16:33:27 pm)

SRC17 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:48

SRC18 - 13 Jun 1990 - 1940 Australian Imperial Forces

SRC18:

(Source: muruk posted Mon Oct 07, 2013 22:09:57 pm)

SRC18 (Reverse):

(Source: muruk posted Mon Oct 07, 2013 22:09:57 pm)

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:49

SRC19 - 31 Oct 1990 - 1961 Christmas

SRC19:

SRC19 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:49

SRC20 - 14 Feb 1991 - 1932 1/- Lyrebird

SRC20:

SRC20 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:49

SRC21 - 6 Jun 1991 - 1935 ANZAC Commemoration
Facsimile produced for the Australian Philatelic Federation, 1991.
Reproduced by special permission of Australia Post and printed by E. Whitehead - Printers, Melbourne.

SRC21:

(Source: cgw67 posted Sun Dec 11, 2011 16:37:44 pm)

The 20th Anniversary of the Anzac Landing at Gallipoli

Twenty years after the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops on Gallipoli, the Post office released a pair of stamps commemorating the event.

Returned servicemen's organizations were invited to suggest designs of a symbolic and non-military nature, which led to a submission by Mr. B. Cottier of Victoria showing the Whitehall Cenotaph in London surrounded by a laurel wreath.

The design was modified and engraved by F.D. Manley and the stamps were issued on 18 March 1935.

The reproductions are from original dies held in the archives of the Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia.

SRC21 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:50

SRC22 - 1 Nov 1991 - 1962 Christmas

SRC22:

(Source: TheBear, posted Fri Jun 15, 2012 01:12:30 am)

SRC22 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:50

SRC23 - 19 Feb 1992 - 1932 Sydney Harbour Bridge

SRC23:

(Source: Traralgon3844 posted Sun Dec 11, 2011 16:21:03 pm)

SRC23 (Reverse):

(Source: Traralgon3844 posted Sun Dec 11, 2011 16:21:03 pm)

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:51

SRC 24 - 02 Jul 1992- 1956 Olympics
Facsimile produced for the Australian Philatelic Federation, 1992
Reproduced by special permission of Australia Post and printed by Avon Graphics Pty Ltd.

SRC24:

OLYMPIC GAMES
3½d UNISSUED, 1956

Four stamps were produced in 1956 to celebrate the staging of the Melbourne Olympic Games - the first to be held in Australia. The two top values were Australia's first full-colour stamps.

Of the lower denominations, the 3½d, showing the Army of the City of Melbourne, was hastily re-engraved when the base postal rate changed to 4d shortly before the stamps were due to be issued.

This replica card presents a reproduction from the original unissued 3½d die held by Note Printing, Australia.

SRC 24 (Reverse):

STAMP REPLICA CARD NO.24

Reproduced by special permission of Australia Post and printed by Avon Graphics Pty Ltd.

Facsimile produced for the Australian Philatelic Federation, 1992.

SRC 24b Back to Australia (Sydney 2000) Private Overprint (Reverse):

In 1992, a private overprint was done on SRC 24 by Noel Almeida ("nightwatchman" on Stampboards). Care was taken to match the orange colour of the die print (on the front of the card).

A steel letterpress block was used with a ‘Back to Australia Sydney 2000’ logo (originally developed for use on stationery). The card was sold for $15, and sold rapidly - mostly to overseas collectors.

A specimen of the logo is below (in bright red, printed on gloss card). On both the card and the specimen the logo has a diameter of 34mm.

Noel Almeida has also used the design on a "two-colour" adhesive sticker, which also had a 34mm diameter:

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:51

SRC25 - 30 Oct 1992 - 1963 Christmas

SRC25:

SRC25 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:51

SRC26 - 14 Jan 1993 - 1968 Namatjira Booklet Pane

SRC26:

SRC26 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:52

SRC27 - 7 Apr 1993 - 1953 Coronation

SRC27:

SRC27 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:52

SRC28 - 1 Jul 1993 - 1929 Swan

SRC28:

SRC28 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:53

SRC29 - 1 Oct 1993 - 1974 Christmas

SRC29:

SRC29 (Reverse):

SRC29 (Reverse - Inverted):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:53

SRC30 - 3 Feb 1994 - Australian Flora

SRC30:

SRC30 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:53

SRC31 - 12 May 1994 - Zoological Definitives

SRC31:

SRC31 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:53

SRC32 - 11 Aug 1994 - Prime Ministers

SRC32:

SRC32 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:54

SRC33 - 18 Nov 1994 - 1934 Air Mail

SRC33:

SRC33 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:54

SRC34 - 19 Oct 1995 - 1959 Post Office Anniversary

SRC34:

SRC34 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:54

SRC35 - 17 Oct 1996 - 1948 Von Mueller

SRC35:

SRC35 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:55

SRC 36 - 14 Mar 1998 - 1958 War Memorial Pair
SRC 36a - 14 Mar 1998 - 1958 War Memorial Pair (Black Print)
SRC 36b - 2013 - 1958 War Memorial Pair (overprinted for 80th Anniversary of Canberra Philatelic Society)
SRC 36c - 14 Mar 2014 - 1958 War Memorial Pair (overprinted for Canberra Stampshow 2014)

SRC 36a is believed to be the first of the Black Print Replica Cards produced.

SRC 36:

SRC 36a:

AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL CANBERRA
In 1925, the Commonwealth Government passed an Act to erect a War Memorial in Canberra to house the national war relic collection initiated in 1917 by General Birdwood, General Officer Commanding, Australian Imperial Force. The Memorial was officially opened in 1941 and commemorates all wars in which Australian forces have served.
The Commemorative Stone and Garden Court with the central Pool of Reflection leading up to the central shrine - the Hall of Memory - was featured on two stamps issued on 10 February 1958. Distinguishing the two stamps are the symbolic figures skirting the courtyard scene. One shows a sailor and airman, and the other features a soldier and servicewoman. The illustrations represent the mosaics created by Melbourne artist, Napier Waller, which encrust the walls of the Hall of Memory commemorating World War 1 and the four services: the Navy, Army, Air Force and Women's Services.
The stamp was designed by artist-engravers of the Note Printing Branch, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Melbourne. The stamps were issued in sheets of 80 and printed alternatively within the sheet.

SRC 36 (Reverse):

SRC 36a (Reverse):

STAMP REPLICA CARD NO 36.
Reproduced by special permission of Australia Post and printed by E. Whitehead-Printers, Melbourne.
Produced for National Philatelic Exhibition, Canberra March 1998
Hand Engraved steel die of original design from Australia Post Archives.
Facsimile produced for the Australian Philatelic Federation 1998
Facsimile produced for the Australian Philatelic Federation 1998

SRC 36b:
Overprint for the 80th Anniversary of the Canberra Philatelic Society
(Image Pending)

SRC 36c:

The Canberra Stamp Show 2014 overprinted 100 x War Memorial replica cards with the Exhibition logo, and numbered from 1 to 100.

98 were available for sale at $10 each from 14 Mar 2014.

No 1 and No 100 are to be auctioned at the Awards Dinner Auction (on 15 Mar 2014), with the proceeds being split between the two Scout groups that assisted the exhibition in putting up and pulling down the frames. The money raised will be used for activities by the groups, which in the past has included work in a village in Lombok in Indonesia.
(Source: Canberra Stampshow 2014 Catalogue)

SRC 36b (with first day of Exhibition cancellation):

As Australia Post were only at Canberra Stampshow for part of the second day (and only had the second day cancellation on that day), requests for cancellations were collected, processed at the Parliament House post office, and then mailed free of charge to collectors.

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:55

SRC37 - 19 Mar 1999 - 1914 Kookaburra
SRC37a - 19 Mar 1999 - 1914 Kookaburra (Black Print)

SRC37:

SRC37a:

(Source: saphilatelist, posted Fri Feb 01, 2013 01:56:40 am)

SRC37 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:56

SRC38 - 5 Nov 1999 - 1955 Centenary of South Australia

SRC38b - 2005 - South Australian Stamp Anniversary 1855-2005 Overprint

SRC38:

SRC38 (Reverse):

SRC38b - 2005 - South Australian Stamp Anniversary 1855-2005 Overprint

1999 issue overprinted in 2005 for the original South Australian stamp's 150th anniversary.
(Source: saphilatelist, posted Fri Feb 01, 2013 01:56:40 am)

SRC 38a was listed in the original post (noting that no image was available). However, the 2015 Australia's Stamp Replica Cards (Martin Walker) (page 71) confirmed that "No black prints were produced of this card".

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:57

SRC39 - 15 Sep 2000 - 1956 Olympic Torch
SRC39a - 15 Sep 2000 - 1956 Olympic Torch (Black Print)

SRC39:

SRC39a:

SRC39 and SRC39a (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:58

SRC40 - 22 Oct 2001 - 1913 £2 Kangaroo
SRC 40a - 26 Oct 2001- Kangaroo and Map (Black Print)

SRC40:

SRC40a:

Reverse of SRC40 and SRC40a:

Overprinted SRC40 (for Australia 2013 Supporters Club)

(Source: GJ50, posted Fri Aug 10, 2012 00:18:40 am)
(cf https://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39098)

Overprinted for Australia 2013, with A2013 logo, numbered, and only available as part of the Supporters Club Package (numbers 001-500), or the Patrons Club (numbers 501-750). The Patrons Club package cost AUD$500 to join.

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:59

SRC41 - 4 Oct 2002 - 1955 Cobb & Co
SRC41a - 04 Oct 2002 - 1955 Cobb & Co (Black Print)

SRC41:

COBB & CO AND THE COASHING ERA IN AUSTRALIA

The stamp design reproduces Sir Lionel Lindsay's etching Cobb & Co, which depicts a coach on the Western Australian goldfields during the 1890s. On 6 July 1955 two recess-printed stamps, engraved by Frank Manley, were issued to commemorate pioneers of the coaching era: 3½d sepia (33,981,120 issued) and 2/- warm brown (2,295,600 issued).

Cobb & Co was very prominent in pioneering coaching services. Its operations commenced late in 1853 when four Americans, headed by Freeman Cobb, Set up in Melbourne. The firm flourished in Victoria, News South Wales and Queensland by securing extensive mail contracts. In 1924 the last Cobb & Co. coach was taken off the road in southern Queensland.

SRC41a:

(Source: nightwatchman, posted Sun Mar 16, 2014 12:29:27 pm)

SRC41 (Reverse):

SRC41a (Reverse):

(Source: nightwatchman, posted Sun Mar 16, 2014 12:29:27 pm)

STAMP REPLICA CARD NO 41
Reproduced by special permission of Australia Post and printed by Avon Graphics.

Produced for Stampshow Melbourne 02
4-6 October 2002

Hand-engraved steel dies of original designs from Australia Post Archives.

Facsimile produced for the Australian Philatelic Federation 2002
Facsimile produced for the Australian Philatelic Federation 2002

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 12:59

SRC42 - 2004 - 1954 3½d Centenary of the First WA Stamp
SRC42a - 2004 - 1954 3½d Centenary of the First WA Stamp (Black Print)

SRC42:

SRC42a:

(Source: Sydney Philatelics, https://www.stampsaustralia.com.au/Online_stamps_shop/query/A ... lica_Cards, image downloaded 25 Feb 2014)

SRC42 (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 13:00

SRC 43 - 2005 - 1955 3½d Rotary International
SRC 43a - 2005 - 1955 3½d Rotary International (Black Print)

SRC 43:

SRC 43a:

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL, 1955

The world's first Rotary club was founded in Chicago in February 1905. The organisation's aims included "the furtherance of better understanding and goodwill between the peoples of different nations." Rotary had its beginnings in Australia in 1921, following the creation of clubs in Melbourne and Sydney. When the organisation was 50 years old in 1955, Rotary clubs were operating in over 200 Australian cities and towns.

The 50th anniversary of Rotary International was marked by a 3d stamp issued on 23 February 1955. Although many countries issued stamps for the occasion, Australia was the only Commonwealth country to do so. The 1955 Australian stamp was designed and engraved by Donald Cameron, and recess-printed at the note Printing Branch, Melbourne. The total issued was 36,358,000, representing about one month's sale.

The Stamp Replica Card is released to mark Pacific Explorer 2005, staged in Sydney, which coincides with the centenary year of Rotary International.

SRC 43(Reverse):

SRC 43a (Reverse):

Note: Different colours were used on SRC 43 and SRC43a

Facsimile produced for the Australian Philatelic Federation, 2005

STAMP REPLICA CARD NO 43

Reproduced by special permission of Australia Post and printed by Avon Graphics Pty Ltd, Melbourne.

Designer: Symone Lambert, Australia Post Design Studio

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 13:00

SRC44 - 2006 - 1930 Centenary of Sturt's Exploration
SRC44a - 2006 - 1930 Centenary of Sturt's Exploration (Black Print)

SRC44:

SRC44a:

SRC44 and SRC44a (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 13:03

SRC45 - 15 Jul 2007 - 1957 First AAT Stamp
SRC45a - 15 Jul 2007 - 1957 First AAT Stamp (Black Print)

SRC45:

SRC45a:

SRC45 and SRC45a (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 13:05

SRC46 - 14 Mar 2008 - 1948 & 1952 Scouts
SRC46a - 14 Mar 2008 - 1948 & 1952 Scouts (Black Print)

SRC46:

SRC46a:

SRC46 and SRC46a (Reverse):

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 13:05

SRC 47 - 23 Jul 2009 - 1954 Centenary of Railways in Australia
SRC 47a - 23 Jul 2009 - 1954 Centenary of Railways in Australia (Black Print)

SRC 47:

CENTENARY OF RAILWAYS IN AUSTRALIA, 1954

The centenary of the first steam railway in Australia, which operated between Melbourne and Port Melbourne (then called Sandridge), was commemorated by a stamp depicting the contrast of old and new forms of locomotives.

The stamp design was the work of Melbourne artist, Ralph Warner, who based it on an initial sketch submitted to the Post Office by the Victorian Railways. Warner's design features the original type of locomotives used in Victoria in 1854 and a modern diesel-electric engine. The modern locomotive was generally typical of those running on Commonwealth and State railway systems of the day. The stamp die was engraved by George Lissenden of the Note Printing Branch, Melbourne.

The Stamp Replica card has been released to coincide with Melbourne Stampshow 2009

The card was sold for $5.00 at the Melbourne Stampshow 2009.

SRC 47a:

The 1954 Railways Replica Card Black Print was exclusive to members of the Melbourne Stampshow 2009 Supporters' Club. Membership of the Supporters' Club was limited to 200, and cost $100.

SRC 47 and SRC 47a (Reverse):

SRC 47 with Melbourne Stampshow 2009 Pictormark:

SRC 47 was also used as a cover illustration for the July 2009 edition of APF News

jaywalker · Post by **jaywalker** » 24 Feb 2014 13:06

SRC48 - 12 Mar 2010 - 1960 Melbourne Cup
SRC48a - 12 Mar 2010 - 1960 Melbourne Cup (Black Print)

SRC48:

SRC48a:
Stamp Replica Card 48 in black was provided to members of the Canberra Stamp Show Supporters Club.

SRC48 and SRC48a (Reverse):

SRC48 with Pictormarks:

(Source: BigSaint posted Sun Feb 03, 2013 20:36:31 pm)

(Source: BigSaint posted Sun Feb 03, 2013 20:38:10 pm)