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AUSTRALIAN
No.257 October-December 2000
• Space • Paralympic Torch
• Christmas • Annual Collections

257 bulletin
In this Bulletin...
Space 3
Paralympic Torch 10
Christmas 12
Annual Collections 16
Paralympic Coins 18
2001 Coins 18
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Dear Collectors,
I foreshadowed earlier in the year that the year 2000 would be a
busy and exciting time for stamp collecting. The year 2000
celebrations, the impact of the GST and the Olympic Games all
contributed to the number of stamps in our issue programme.
At the same time these events provided an opportunity to
demonstrate Australian philatelic innovation to the world.
I remain conscious of the size of the 2000 issue programme,
and repeat my undertaking that our 2001 programme will be
reduced, while still recognising the significance of the year as the
centenary of our nation.
I am also very appreciative of the wonderful support you have
given to the 2000 issues and I want to say ‘thank you’ for this and
to demonstrate our appreciation in a tangible, way.
Because a majority of Bulletin readers purchase the Annual
Collection of Australian Stamps each year, we propose to use the
Annual Collection(our showcase product) to say ‘Thank you’.
We have designed this year’s annual collection to be as
memorable as the year itself. We will bind the publication in
special stock, silver for the Deluxe edition, black leather-like
stock for the Executive edition. Foils will give the collection an
added elegance and quality worthy of the year 2000. The extra
production cost for this treatment will be absorbed by Australia
Post, not added to the price.
This year’s collections will be special for another reason as
well. Both the deluxe and executive editions will include a limited
edition Gold Medallists sheet that will be available only as part
of the collection.
Although Gold Medallists stamps and sheetlets have been
available at Post Offices during the Olympic Games, the Annual
Collection will contain a uniquely formatted single sheet. This
sheet will be a composite Gold Medallists sheet, comprising one
of each of the Gold Medallists stamps.
I suggest that you remind your local Post Office of your interest
in a copy of the annual collection, or place your order with the
Australian Philatelic Bureau to ensure you obtain your copy.
‘Thank you’ is also part of the spirit of Christmas and in that
vein I would like to wish you and yours a very happy Christmas. I
do hope you enjoy the beautiful ‘Silent Night’ miniature sheet
we have issued for this very special Christmas 2000.
Until next time,
David Maiden
Manager, Philatelic Group

STAMP COLLECTING MONTH
Miniature sheet at 80% actual size
In the year 2000 Australia Post invites stamp
collectors young and old to join us on a flight
of fancy as we imagine what life might look like
for humans living beyond the final frontier. The
theme for stamp collecting month is space and
our stamps present a fantastic view of life on
Mars in the not too distant future.
Rather than portraying the vast empty
regions of space or showing a fraction of the
multitude of objects that exist in our universe,
the design approach was to show the human
face of space exploration. The issue depicts a
fantasy, grounded in reality, portraying a
human outpost on Mars.
There are six stamps in this issue. The two
large stamps are Launch site and Spacecraft.
The two commemorative sized stamps are
Astronaut and Terrain; and the two small stamps
are Flight crew and Robots. Each stamp features
a dominant object related to the settlement.
3 october 2000
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THE STAMPS
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Astronaut
26 x 37.5 mm/26.38 x 37.55 mm
Shows an astronaut
experiencing a freefall
entry to Mars using a
personal thruster to
control her descent from
the orbiting cruise ship.
Spacecraft
50 x 30 mm/50 x 30.55 mm
Shows skimmers leaving the cruiser ship, some
skimmers carry visitors, others carry cargo.
Flight crew
30 x 25 mm/30.55 x 25 mm
Shows crew in a skimmer
following two cargo
skimmers. The cargo skimmers are guided by
remote control and homing-beams.
Launch site
30 x 50 mm/30.55 x 50 mm
Shows a shuttle rocket
taking off from the
surface. It carries
skimmers back to the
cruise ship. In the
foreground are a
surveyor and his
robotic assistant
marking locations for
new kelp rods.
Robots
25 x 30 mm/25 x 30.55 mm
Shows two robotic workers
cleaning a kelp rod. These
rods are clear, to transmit
the sun’s radiant energy, and
flexible, so they are able to
withstand the high winds
common on the Martian
surface. Inside the rods,
sunlight, water, kelp and
other algae react to produce
oxygen, used to enrich the
Martian atmosphere.
Terrain
26 x 37.5 mm/26.38 x 37.5 mm
Shows a view of the
settlement landscape,
dominated by the domed
cities separated by water
reservoirs. These reservoirs
are artificial. Water is piped
into them from under the
surface of the north pole.

On the ground just outside the stamp area is
an agricultural tube. This tube houses fruit
trees and other crops, some animals and
provides a recreational area for the settlers.
The Martian moons, Phobos and Deimos
are shown in Launch site and Terrain
respectively. The moons are tiny and potatoshaped.
Both have craters on them. Phobos, the
larger moon, is about 28 km long and 20 km
across and its orbit takes just under 8 Earth
hours. Deimos is about 16 km long and 12 km wide
and takes 1.25 Earth days to orbit Mars.
The miniature sheet features translucent foil
on the spacecraft and the astronauts’ visors.
Associated products
A miniature sheet, self-adhesive and gummed
covers, a sticker and activity book, as well as a
stamp pack, collector pack, a set of six maximum
cards and six postcards make up the issue.
Stamp booklet
Set of first day covers
Roll of 100
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Is the idea of humans settling on Mars too fantastic
to consider?
On the contrary, many scientists and engineers
consider Mars a logical destination for future
space expeditions both crewed and uncrewed.
Right now there are no active programmes
with the goal of landing humans on Mars.
However many researchers are working on
proposals for crewed expeditions to Mars
within twenty years or so.
Much of the research is looking for ways
to reduce the costs of such a mission and are
trying to identify opportunities to use local
Martian resources.
Using local resources helps solve one of
the major dilemmas that confronts any
space mission, the cost (effort) of moving
great weights from Earth’s surface to low
Earth orbit. Although this part of space
travel is relatively easy and quick, it is also
the most demanding in terms of effort.
Cost, in time and dollars, is just one of the
concerns that our imaginary settlers will
have to resolve.
Despite their exotic destination, their
concerns are remarkably similar to those any
of us might face moving to a new (terrestrial)
neighbourhood.
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Stamp pack
Facts are the foundation for the artist’s imagined
solutions to the settlers’ worries:
Cost (in time and dollars) to move
The Mars based ‘skimmers’ can use locally
produced fuel, so the transport ship doesn’t
have to bring fuel from earth. Astronauts can
take advantage of the lower (~1/3 Earth’s)
gravity and ‘freefall’ to the Martian surface,
slowed only by a personal thruster device.
Availability of basic goods and services
Everything the settlers need to survive and
prosper must either be transported to Mars
from Earth, or made on Mars from local
resources. Local production frees space on the
transport ships for more valuable cargo, such as
instruments and equipment that would be
beyond the settlers capacity for some time.
Our settlers are growing their own food and
reclaiming liquid water from frozen or trapped
sources. They can also react carbon dioxide
(CO 2 ), which is abundant in the atmosphere,
with hydrogen, producing water, oxygen and
methane (for fuel and to use as a raw material
for synthesising organic compounds).
In the kelp rods the settlers are using CO 2 ,
sunlight, water and the kelp and other algae to
produce oxygen. As well as being an excellent
fuel, oxygen can be used to enrich the atmosphere
and make it more suitable for human habitation.

Overall environment/amenities
Beyond the physical and physiological
requirements for food, water and shelter, a
successful human outpost must also meet
settlers’ psychological, social and cultural
needs. As well as providing space in which the
settlers live and work, the domes provide views
of the external environment.
Agricultural tubes provide open, green
spaces and recreational areas. Environmental
suits provide protection from the harsh Martian
weather and high levels of cosmic radiation.
Robots support the settlers’ efforts. They can
work in environments unsuitable for humans
and do or help with tasks humans are unable to
do, or do on their own.
Some proposals for crewed expeditions to
Mars start with an advance ‘robot crew’, which
get atmospheric enrichment and fuel
production processes under way, preparing the
way for settlers who arrive years later.
Why undertake such a project?
Common answers to this question include
opportunities to:
•advance scientific knowledge
•study parallels between Mars’ and Earth’s
climate (day to day weather conditions)
and environment (long term weather
conditions and trends) in the past,
present and future
• and to exploit this new knowledge to
Earth’s economic advantage.
There are advantages beyond advancing our
understanding of Earth and Mars or exploiting
economic opportunities. Space exploration
fulfils something intangible yet intrinsic in
human beings, the need to explore, the desire to
be a pioneer. This is more than the excitement
of an adventure. It’s the fuel that powers
human development.
Sticker book
Stamp Collecting Month Activities
Visit your local Australia Post retail outlet for
details of Stamp Collecting Month activities
in your area.
Stamp Collecting is out of this world!
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Is the fantasy plausible?
Yes, according to Australian born astronaut
Andy Thomas. “The habitation depicted on the
stamps is a realistic scenario to contemplate.
Initially trips to Mars will be small groups of
people forming small habitations. But as we
learn more about Mars and living there, we will
eventually start formal colonisation.
“It will take some years, of course, before we
get to that point, perhaps 50 years, but I think
it’s very real and it will happen. I think the
infrastructure that is depicted in the artwork is
representative of what we may expect to see”,
Thomas said.
Of course the future of any space missions
require interest from future generations and based
on Thomas’ own experience, that too is likely.
“Young people are enormously impressed
and excited by the idea of space flight, going
into orbit and beyond. In fact, I think young
people are perhaps more excited than some of
the older generation who’ve lived through the
advances of the past 50 years and sometimes
take it all for granted.
“Young people still see the novelty and
excitement of it and when I talk with them, I
can see their eyes light up. They are captivated
when I talk about some of the experiences I’ve
had in space”, he said.
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YOU ARE HERE
Dr Andrew Thomas, Astronaut
Dr Andrew S. W. Thomas’ (he prefers
‘Andy’) first space mission was in 1996, as
Payload Commander for a space shuttle
Endeavour mission. In 1998 he flew on the
Endeavour mission that docked with the Mir
Space Station. Thomas transferred to Mir,
where he served as Flight Engineer 2 for 130
days. He returned to earth in Endeavour on 12
June 1998, having spent a total of 141 days in
space. At the time of publication he is in
training for another shuttle mission scheduled
for the year 2001.
In an interview at NASA headquarters in
Houston, Texas he told Philatelic Product
Manager, Jane Standish, that although he
doesn’t expect to travel to Mars himself, he
expects to see it happen in his lifetime. And he
imagines the crew members for that first
mission to Mars have already been born.

Technical details
Issue date date..................................3 ..............................3 October 2000 2000
Denomination ............................Six ........................Six x 45c x 45c
Illustrator ..................................Otto ..............................Otto Schmidinger
Designer................................Beth Designer....................................Beth McKinlay, Australia
................................................Post ............................................Post Design Studio Studio
Printer (all) ................................SNP ............................SNP Ausprint
Printing process ........................Lighography
....................Lithography
Paper (gummed)........................Tullis (gummed)............................Tullis Russell Red Red phosphor
Paper (self-adhesive, booklet)..CPI booklet)......CPI - B100 - B100
Paper (self-adhesive, roll)........JAC roll)............JAC - B90 - B90
Stamps Size (commemorative) Size/Perforations ................26 X 37.5 mm
Astronaut................................26 Perforations (commemorative) ....14.6 X 37.5 x 13.86 mm/14.6 mmx
13.86
Terrain....................................26 Size small definitive ..................30 X 37.5 x 25 mm/14.6 mm, 25 x x 30 13.86 mm
Flight Perforations crew ............................30 small definitive ........14 x 25 x 14.4, mm/14 14.4 x 14.4 x 14
Robots Size large ..................................25 definitive ....................30 x 30 x 50 mm/14.4 mm, 50 x x 14 30 mm
Spacecraft Perforations ............................50 large definitive ........14 x 30 x 14.4, mm/14.4 14.4, x 14
Launch Size miniature site ............................30 sheet ..................73 x 50 x 166 mm/14 mmx
14.4
Size Perforations miniature miniature sheet ..............73 sheet........? x x 166 ?, ?? mmx
??, ??? x ???
Stamps Sheet layout in sheet definitives (L to R) 26.38 ..............Modules x 37.5, 50 x of 30.55, 50, no gutter
30.55 Sheet layout x 25, commemorative 30.55 x 50, 26.38 Modules x 37.5, of 25 50, x two 30.55 panes of 25
Sheet layout no Astronaut/Terrain....Modules special text or design in gutter of 50, two panes of
25, Special no special feature text ..........................Translucent or design in gutter foil on
Sheet layout ..................................miniature others ................Modules of 50, sheet no gutter
Special National feature postmark ......................Translucent Launching Place VIC 3139 foil on
miniature sheet
National postmark ..................Launching Place VIC 3139
Maximum cards
Mail order codes
1148067 Stamps six x 45c .................................. $2.70
1148142 Miniature sheet, mint ............................$2.70
1148143 Miniature sheet, postmarked ..................$2.70
1148182 Booklet of ten x 45c (self-adhesive) ........$4.50
1148209 Roll Roll, (self-adhesive) s/s 100 x 45c 100 ................................$4.50
x 45c ..............$45.00
1148001 Set of three first First day covers (gummed,
self-adhesive,
self-adhesive, miniature sheet) miniature ....................................$7.05
sheet) [MO] ........$7.05
1148002 First day cover, (gummed) ......................$2.95
1148013 1148003 First day cover (miniature sheet)..............$2.95
1148003 First day cover (self-adhesive) ................$1.15
1148240 Gutter strip, ten x 45c
no special text or design in gutter ............$4.50
1148223 Collector Collector’s pack [MO/CC]..........................$4.50
[MO] ............................$4.50
1148126 Stamp pack ..........................................$5.80
1148220 Maximum cards* (six) ............................$6.90
1148250 The Ultimate Space Sticker book ............$9.95
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PARALYMPIC TORCH
The stamps in the second Paralympic issue for
2000 are inspired by the design of the Sydney
2000 Paralympic logo and torch . The stamps
(two x 45c) are produced with tabs, so they can
be personalised. Title tabs (shown above) carry
the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games’ slogan,
‘Feel inspired’.
The design
The stamps are designed by FHA Image Design,
Melbourne. The style should strike a familiar
chord with stamp collectors. FHA Image Design,
Melbourne, was also responsible for the Sydney
Paralympic and Olympic Games logos, as well
as the Paralympic Sports stamps, and the
Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Emblem stamps
and the Olympic Sports stamps.
Associated products for this issue include a
first day cover, a set of two maximum cards and
a stamp pack. Individual sheets, with title tabs
(either design) are available with normal (13 mm
selvedge). A set of sheets, one each design, is
available with a decorative selvedge. A limited
number of Special Event Souvenir sheets were
produced for fund raising dinners held to
support the Paralympians. These are available via
mail order with a a standard image in the tabs.
Logo
The Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games logo
embodies the vitality of Sydney, the spirit of
Australia and the ability and achievement of the
Paralympic athlete. It portrays the Paralympic
torch and echoes the sails of Sydney’s greatest
landmark, the Opera House.
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18 october 2000
Relay
This stamp shows a stylised image of a vision
impaired athlete carrying the Sydney 2000
Paralympic Torch. The design of the Sydney
2000 Paralympic torch, evokes the Sydney 2000
Paralympic Games logo.
The Sydney 200 Paralympic Torch Relay
Sydney will be the fourth city to host a Paralympic
Torch Relay. The first was held in Seoul in 1988.
The torch will be lit on 5 October 2000
during a traditional fire lighting ceremony on
the forecourt of Parliament House, Canberra,
by members of the Ngunnawal community. By
the end of its journey the torch will have passed
through the hands of 920 torchbearers.
The route for the Sydney 2000 Paralympic
Torch Relay will cover 11,500 kilometres by air
from Canberra to Melbourne, Hobart,
Adelaide, Perth, Darwin and Brisbane before
arriving in New South Wales, where it will
begin its seven day, 750 kilometre journey by
road. The torch will tour regional centres in
New South Wales, passing through more than
200 cities, towns and the greater Sydney region
before arriving at the Olympic Stadium for the
Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000
Paralympic Games on 18 October.
Visit the Sydney Paralympic Organising
Committee’s web site: at www.paralympic.org.au
For Paralympic issue P Stamps, see insert or
request form from Post retail outlets, Freecall
1 800 778 267 or www.auspost.com.au/pstamps

Technical details
Issue date ..........................18 October 2000
Denomination ....................Two x 45c
Stamp design......................FHA Image Design, Melbourne
Printer................................SNP Ausprint
Paper ................................Tullis Russell
Printing process ..................Lithography
Stamp size..........................30.55 x 30 mm
Tab size ..............................20 x 30 mm
Printing process ................Lithography
Perforations........................14.28 x 13.86
Sheet layout........................Sheets of 20 with printed tabs
on right hand side, and sheets of 20 with printed tabs on
right hand side with decorative selvedge.
National Postmark:..............Sydney NSW 2000
Mail order codes
1150067 Stamps, two x 45c ................................$0.90
1150001 First day cover ....................................$1.15
1150220 Maximum cards, set of two ....................$2.30
1150126 Stamp pack ..........................................$1.30
1150250 Set of sheets, 20 x 45c each design,
with decorative border and title tabs ......$18.00
1150251Sheet of ‘Logo’ stamps, 20 x 45c,
with normal selvedge ............................$9.00
1150252 Sheet of ‘Relay’ stamps, 20 x 45c,
with normal selvedge ............................$9.00
Set of Paralympic Torch sheets,
decorative selvedge
SYDNEY NSW 2000
. FIR S T DAY O F IS S U E . 18 O C T O B E R 2 0 0 0 .
SYDNEY NSW 2000
. FIR S T DAY O F IS S U E . 18 O C T O B E R 2 0 0 0 .
Maximum cards
Paralympic Torch, standard selvedge
Torch with title tabs Logo, with title tabs
SES sheets from Paralympic Team Announcement Dinners
0131250 New South Wales Paralympics SES sheet $16.00
0131252 Victoria Paralympics SES sheet ..............$16.00
0131253 South Australia Paralympics SES sheet ....$16.00
0131255 Queensland Paralympics SES sheet ........$16.00
ACT and WA events, to be advised.
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First day cover
Stamp pack

Booklet of 20
Miniature sheet at 80% actual size
This year Christians will celebrate the 2000th
anniversary of the birth of Christ.
The nativity scene is the theme of the
‘Silent Night’ stamps, which are intended for
use on domestic postage . The stamp designed
for international postage features a distinctive
panoramic vision of Byron Bay, a much loved
holiday destination for Australians and overseas
travellers alike. The associated products, which
include stamp packs, maximum cards and first
day covers feature combined domestic and
international stamps.
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1 November 2000
Stamp booklet

Silent Night
This commemorative issue of two stamps and a
miniature sheet is illustrated with nativity scenes
inspired by the Christmas carol, Silent Night.
In 1816 Joseph Mohr, a young Austrian priest,
wrote the words for the original carol. Two
years later, he asked his friend, Franz Gruber,
to write a melody and guitar accompaniment.
The congregation at midnight mass at St. Nicholas
Church in Oberndorf became the first to hear
the new carol ‘Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!’
Since then it has been translated into more
than 140 languages.
The melody we most often hear in Australia
today differs from Gruber’s original score, having
been altered by travelling folk singers in the 1830s.
The version which appears on the stamps &
miniature sheet is the most familiar to Australians.
As one of the most popular Christmas carols
it continues to spread the joy of Christ’s arrival
and the message of Peace on earth through out
the world today.
The final artwork combines digital images –
including three dimensional landscapes and
photographs – with hand-rendered drawings.
The artist has substantially reworked the resulting
image to create a finished stamp design which
appears to have been created in a single medium.
Byron Bay
This stamp extends the International Range
released by Australia Post in July 2000. The range
was introduced to enable Australia Post to comply
with the then new Australian tax legislation.
Stamps in this range feature a distinctive
shape and carry International Post branding in
order to clearly distinguish international mail
from domestic mail. The shape is also ideal for
highlighting Australia’s unique natural beauty.
In Australia, Christmas means summer time,
so a magnificent beach scene was selected to be
our Christmas ambassador to the world.
The image is of Byron Bay on the north
coast of New South Wales. Cape Byron is the
most easterly point of the Australian mainland.
It boasts dramatic cliffs, beautiful views, protected
beaches and sheltered rainforest gullies.
Its mild climate, unspoilt hinterland and
relaxed lifestyle, has made Byron Bay a very
popular holiday destination.
Christmas in Australia
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Set of three first day covers
Silent Night
Technical details
Issue date ..........................1 November 2000
Denominations....................One x 40c, one x 45c
Illustrations ........................Gavin Ryan, Queensland
Calligraphy ........................Bruce Edwards, Melbourne
Stamp size: ........................26 x 37.5 mm
Miniature sheet size:............165 x 75 mm
Printer (all)..........................SNP Ausprint
Paper (gummed) ................De La Ru
Perforations stamps ............14.6 x 13.86
Perforations, miniature sheet 14.6 x 13.86
Paper (self-adhesive) ..........JAC B100
Sheet layout ......................
Modules of 50, two panes of 25
Printing process: ................Lithography
National postmark: ..............Sydney NSW 2000
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Aerogramme
Set of three maximum cards
Byron Bay
Technical details
Issue date ..........................1 November 2000
Denominations ..................One x 80c
Designer ............................Beth McKinlay, Australia Post
Design Studio
Photographer......................Peter Walton
Printer................................SNP Ausprint
Paper ................................Tullis Russell Red phosphor
Printing process ..................Lithography
Stamp sizes ........................42.63 x 18.75 mm
Perforations........................14.6 x 13.86
Sheet layout........................Modules of 50, no gutter
National postmark ..............Byron Bay NSW 2481

Stamp pack
Christmas 2000
Mail order codes
1151067 Stamps, one x 40c, one x 45c, one x 80c $1.65
1151142 Miniature sheet......................................$0.85
1151143 Miniature sheet (postmarked) ................$0.85
1115240 Set of gutter strips [MO/CC}
one each ten x 40c, 45c ........................$8.50
no special text or design in gutter
1115241 Gutter strip ten x 40 ..............................$4.00
no special text or design in gutter
1115242 Gutter strip ten x 45c..............................$4.50
no special text or design in gutter
1151182 Booklet of twenty x 40c ........................$8.00
1151182 Aerogramme ........................................$0.78
1151001 Set of three first day covers [MO] ............$3.00
1151002 First day covers, gummed (set of two)......$1.90
1151003 First day cover, miniature sheet ..............$1.10
1151126 Stamp pack ..........................................$2.90
1151220 Maximum cards (set of three)..................$3.75
PUT YOUR CHRISTMAS
STAMP ON IT!
Yes, it’s that time of year again. Time to order
your Merry Christmas Personalised Stamps,
so all your family and friends will receive an
extra special Christmas greeting in the mail.
The Merry Christmas P Stamp is
available in sheets of 20 and has a special tab
size, so that you can use your favourite
family portrait (refer to the Personalised
Stamps Order Form for details on suitable
photographs). One sheet is $21 (including
GST) and there are savings available on
orders of 2 or more sheets.
You need to order your Merry Christmas
P Stamps by 13 November to ensure receipt
in early December.
Freecall 1800 778267
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2000
THE ANNUAL COLLECTION
The year started with fireworks ceremonies
circling the globe. That global celebration set
the tone for the year. We are pleased to offer you
an annual collection that is as spectacular as the
year it chronicles.
As a thank you to our loyal customers, we
have absorbed the additional production costs
for the luxurious stock and design treatment
used for this year’s collections. Purchasers of
this collection will also receive a unique,
composite Gold Medallists stamp sheet. The
composite sheet – made up of one Gold
Medallist stamp from each of Gold Medallists
sheets issued during the Olympic Games – will
be only available in the collections.
From cover to cover, every element of this
year’s collection reflects the historic nature of
the year. For the deluxe edition the cover and
slip case are printed on metallic silver
Skivertex® . A CD style reflective foil reflects all
the colours of the spectrum when moved. A
second foil is used to highlight the title text on
both the slip case and cover.
Instead of the CD foil, the design is debossed
into the cover. The executive edition’s gilt
edged pages are bound with black leather like
material, embossed with gold foil and features
brass corner protectors.
The designer has given the collection a lively
dynamic look to best reflect each of the issues in
this landmark year. The stamps and miniature
sheets are accompanied by a background
narrative, additional images and unifying
elements from the cover design. The stamp
designs, the complementary images and
illustrations and the text combine to tell the
rich cultural, philatelic and historical Australian
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stories that are behind each issue.
The silver detail and typography used on the
cover and slip case is echoed in the spreads.
Sidebars and metallic silver ink unify the
spreads, tie the overall design to the cover
treatment, and lift the design.
For collectors, the year 2000 was a year of
firsts: the first stamp range designed for
International postage, the first stamps issued to
celebrate each Gold Medal won by an
Australian individual or team.
It was a year to commemorate events past:
the lead up to federation, 50th anniversary of
the Korean War, and the Centenary of the first
Australian Victoria Cross.
It was a year to celebrate events present: the
Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
And it was a year of lasts, the last Anzacs.
These issues, as well as the Face of Australia,
Arts Festivals, Gardens, the Queen’s Birthday,
Nature and Nation, Space, and Christmas come
together in the Collection of 2000 Australian Stamps.
As in the past, collectors can chose between
the deluxe and executive editions. The two
editions have the same content, and represent
excellent value for money. The face value of the
stamps and miniature sheets in the collection is
$68.00 (does not include the value of the
exclusive, composite Gold Medallists sheet,
which is unknown at the time of printing).
The normal price for the Deluxe edition is
$87.50, $117.50 for the Executive.
However, if you place your order before
27 December you will receive a special
pre-Christmas price of $82.50 (Deluxe) and
$112.50 (Executive).

ARTS
FESTIVALS
MUSIC, ART, DANCE, DRAMA, CA BARET A N D STREET THEATRE - A MAJOR
A RTS FESTIVAL WILL OFFER ALL THIS A N D MORE IN A PROGRAMME
T H AT IS DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN, STIMULATE
A N D SURPRISE.
SPINDRIFT
There are many Since its inception in 1960 the biennial Adelaide
types of festivals Festival has developed an enviable reputation as one
held in Australia of the world's leading multi-arts festivals. It is
both annually and on a biennial Australia's best-known and most prestigious arts
basis. The major international festival and prides itself on presenting contemporary
multi-arts festivals celebrate the work which pushes the boundaries of art, an eclectic
arts generally. Other festivals are programme which boasts something for everyone.
based around a particular genre, Each festival has a particular theme. The 2000 festival
such as music, comedy, dance or focused on the act of creativity itself, and the new
writing. Still others are aimed at ways in which artists are choosing to collaborate and
specific audiences, fringe festivals, create into the next century.
for example, or youth festivals. The Adelaide Festival includes a curated visual
There are five existing major arts and writers festival. The director is appointed
international arts festivals in for a two year term which ensures a constantly
Australia - Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, changing focus on the new and the challenging.
Melbourne and Brisbane. The stamps The stamp features Rosas, a Belgian dance company
feature images from each of them, established by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker in 1983,
conveying the complexity, richness which appeared in the 2000 festival.
and vibrancy of the performing and Celebrating its 25th year in 2001 the Sydney
visual arts in Australia.
Festival is one of Australia's major arts festivals and
The Perth International Arts Festival embraces all art forms. It is ultimately a celebration
is Australia's oldest international of summer in a great city, culminating each year on
multi-arts festival, celebrating its Australia Day, 26 January. The Sydney Festival is
50th anniversary in 2002. It is an sometimes characterised as Australia's major
annual event held in February or outdoor arts festival. The sculpture featured on the
March. The 2000 Perth Festival stamp is Guardian Angel by Inge King, held in the
was the beginning of a four-year collection of Deakin University (Burwood Campus),
Millennium Celebration programme. Victoria. The dancer is from the Tharp! Dance
The stamps feature an image from The Company performing in a piece titled Sweet Field,
Merry-Go-Round in the Sea performed a 1998 Sydney Arts Festival offering.
by Black Swan Theatre Company, and Held from mid-October the annual Melbourne
an image from a 1998 Perth Festival Festival runs for seventeen days and has acquired a
performance of Cloudstreet by Company B reputation for presenting outstanding international
Belvoir and Black Swan Theatre Company. and Australian attractions encompassing all art
Adapted from Tim Winton’s novel, the forms. It began in 1986 and utilises a variety of non-
play was subsequently performed to huge traditional venues to create greater vibrancy in the
critical acclaim in other Australian cities city centre and surrounding environs. The
and in London's West End.
foreground image in the stamp is a performer
14 Arts festivals
24 February 2000
18 October 2000
FESTIVAL O F T H E W I N D S,BONDI BEAC H
50 Paralympic torch
46 Space
24 February 2000
PARALYMPIC
TORCH
THE M A A SYDNEY 2000 PARALYMPIC TO RC H RELAY W AS A N INSPIRING
COMMUNITY EVENT. DURING A N 11,500 KILOMETRE JOURNEY A RO U N D
AUSTRALIA THE TO RC H PASSED THRO U G H THE HANDS OF 920 TO RCHBEARERS,
A N D VISITED M O R E THAN 200 TOWNS,CITIES A N D SUBURBS.
The Paralympic Torch Relay began its
journey on 5 October 2000 at Parliament
House, Canberra. The Ngunnawal
community, original inhabitants of the Canberra
area, lit the flame in a traditional ceremony.
Travelling by air from Canberra to Melbourne,
Hobart, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin and Brisbane the
torch then commenced an eight-day road journey
through regional centres in New South Wales. After
arriving in Sydney the torch was carried to the
Olympic Stadium for the Opening Ceremony
where it was used to light the Paralympic cauldron,
marking the official opening of the Sydney 2000
Paralympic Games.
For those involved in the Paralympic Torch Relay
the lighting of the cauldron marked the end of what
was a significant community event. With the
support of sponsors, service clubs, seniors, ethnic
groups and local councils the Sydney Paralympic
Organising Committee was able to raise awareness
of the Games, promote the skill and commitment
of Paralympic athletes and inspire future sports stars.
In addition, a pen-pal scheme called LEAP (Link
Elite Athletes Programme) encouraged school students
to communicate with Paralympic athletes, follow
their progress and support them during the Games.
As a reward for their efforts these groups
received torchbearer positions on the relay. A
total of 124 school students and more than 160
representatives of other community organisations
proudly carried the torch on its epic journey. In
addition 300 members of the public won positions
on the relay in the Motor Accidents Authority of
NSW (MAA) Torchbearer Competition. Other
torchbearers included Paralympic and Olympic
athletes and Paralympic Games volunteers.
The first torchbearer was David Hall, Atlanta
silver and bronze medallist and three-time winner
from Sekarwari-Balinese Dance
Society who appeared in the 1998
Festival. The background image shows a
member of Spindrift, an act in the Streets
Southgate Spectacular at the 1996 Festival.
The biennial Brisbane Festival takes place in
October. First held in 1996, the Brisbane Festival
features some of the world's finest performing arts
groups from Australia and overseas in the fields of
dance, drama, and contemporary and fine music.
The 2000 Festival included the Out of the Box
Festival for young children. The image in the stamp
is from a performance at the 1998 Brisbane Festival
titled African Moves by the Vusa Dance Company
of South Africa.
Arts festivals 15
This year’s inclusion of the limited edition,
composite Gold Medallists sheet makes it a
must have for collectors. The wide range of
subjects makes it an ideal gift for anyone with
an interest in Australian culture and history.
Mail Order Codes
If ordered before 27 December 2000
1101171 Collection of 2000 Australian Stamps
Deluxe edition......................................$82.50#
1101214 Collection of 2000 Australian Stamps
Executive edition................................$112.50#
Note, because of the large number of stamps in the 2000
issue programme, there are no Australian Antarctic Territory
stamps in this year’s collection. These stamps are included
in the Territories collection.
DESIGN:W AYNE RANKIN
ROSAS DANCE COMPANY
of the US Wheelchair Tennis Open. David won the The stamps were printed in ‘personalised stamp’
US Open, back-to-back in 1997 and 1998 and was the format. The tabs carry the Sydney 2000 Paralympic
first Australian player to win a Paralympic Games Games slogan, Feel inspired. Members of the
medal in tennis.
Australian Paralympic team were presented with
The design of the torch was inspired by the their own sheets of personalised stamps as a
Paralympic Games logo which embodies the vitality souvenir of their involvement in this great event.
of Sydney, the spirit of Australia and the ability and
achievement of Paralympic athletes.
Made from anodised aluminium each
torch held a steel burner to keep it
cool when carried. A fuel mix of
propane and butane was used to
ensure a bright flame.
Sydney is the fourth country to
host a Paralympic Torch Relay. The
first was held in Seoul in 1988.
DESIGN:FHA IMAG E DESIGN
Paralympic torch 51
SPACE
THE SPACEAGE HAS OPENED UP N E W POSSIBILITIES
FOR THE FUTURE.COMBINING SCIENCE FICTION
AND SPACEFACT,THE SPACE STAMPS SPECULATE
ABOUT HUMAN LIFE O N M A R S.
DESIGN:OTTO SCHMIDINGER
Mars has had a place in popular culture highly varied, much of it very old and cratered.
for well over a century now, partly Olympus Mons is the largest mountain in the solar
because it was thought to be the most system rising 24 kilometres above the surrounding
likely planet to support life. Popular culture in the plain and with a base more than 500 kilometres in
form of literature, and later, radio and film, reflected diameter. The Mariner Valleys is a system of canyons
such beliefs. War of the Worlds by H G Wells was first 4000 kilometres long named after Mariner 4, the
published in 1897 and had a considerable influence first American spacecraft to take close up pictures
on the public's view of alien life. It tells of the invasion of Mars when it flew by in 1965. Mars 2 was the first
of Earth by Martians who flee their dying planet and spacecraft to actually land on Mars.
descend upon London. Inevitably the Martians, with Various experiments have been performed to
their advanced weapons, cause people to panic and determine the existence of life on Mars. There is
flee. The Martians, however, begin to succumb to a evidence of ancient Martian micro-organisms, but
fatal infection as they are not immunised against this by no means establishes the fact of extraterrestrial
Earth's germs. A radio adaptation of this novel by life. NASA currently plans to bring rock and soil
Orson Welles in 1938 caused extraordinary panic in samples back to Earth in 2008. Mission planners
the United States of America. Because of the play’s acknowledge that returning a Martian sample to
style of news bulletins and on-the-spot reporting, Earth will require environmental impact assessments
people thought there really was an invasion.
and international consultations because of the
Ray Bradbury is another novelist who has potential risk.
popularised Mars. The Martian Chronicles,
While Mars is 500 times further away from Earth
published in 1951, turned the popular notion of than the moon, scientists believe it will be possible to
Martian invaders on its head by telling the tragic send humans there once some major technological
Why send humans to Mars? Scientists say there Could people ever live comfortably on Mars?
story of the human conquest of Mars. The Martians, hurdles are overcome. The length of the journey
are experiments and explorations that even the As Mars is further away from the Sun than the Earth
a wise and ancient civilization, are killed by
raises the problems of prolonged weightlessness and
most advanced robots could not accomplish. Such is, its weather is much colder. The atmospheric
terrestrial bacteria brought by humans.
exposure to solar and cosmic radiation far stronger
a mission would provide a greater understanding of pressure is less than one per cent of Earth's, too thin
Films about Mars have been made since the than anything past astronauts have experienced.
Mars and give a better understanding of Earth's to allow liquid water on the surface, and there is no
beginning of cinema. Releases in the year 2000 The prolonged weightlessness during a three to
evolution. At a "Why Mars?" workshop held in oxygen. The Mariner and Viking spacecraft have
included Red Planet Mars and Mission to Mars. four-year-long mission could carry additional risks,
Houston, Texas, in August 1992, six motivating revealed flood channels and valley networks on
The latter concerns a NASA mission that goes awry associated with muscle wastage, heart problems,
factors for human exploration of Mars were
Mars. These features appear to be relics from a time,
leaving all but one member of the crew dead. bone loss or sleeplessness. The thin atmosphere and
canvassed. These included the idea that Mars is the billions of years ago, when liquid water flowed across
Meanwhile, out in space, Mars is the fourth chaotic climate of Mars means humans will face
next logical step in the expansion of the human the surface. In that remote epoch, Mars almost
planet from the Sun and the seventh largest. It has fierce dust storms, large temperature variations, no
race; that an international Mars exploration
certainly possessed a much denser atmosphere. Could
been known to humans since ancient times. Its oxygen and great difficulties in accessing water while
programme would create a sense of global unity; it change back again and become a warmer, wetter,
blood-red appearance, caused by large quantities of on the surface. In addition, provision must be made
and that the development of new and improved habitable planet? The main requirement would be to
iron oxide (rust) in the soil, inspired the Romans to for returning the crew to Earth, such as providing a
technologies for the Mars mission would enhance restore the dense Martian atmosphere. Because of its
associate it with their god of war, Mars. Its surface is source of fuel for the return trip.
the lives of people and encourage high-tech industry. low gravity, however, this possibility is doubtful.
3 October 2000
Space 47
Annual Collection spreads
Delux edition, Collection of 2000 Australian Stamps (In slip case)
The Australian Territories Collection 2000 will
be released on 1 November. The four-page
collection features background information for
all stamps released for the Australian Antarctic
Territory, Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling)
Islands during 2000 along with stamps, sheetlets
and miniature sheets. Complemented by album
sheets to ensure the stamps are easy to collect,
the collection represents excellent value at only
$13.50.
The collector’s choice range has binders
which will hold your Territories collection.
Mail Order Codes
1101194 Territories Collection 2000 ..................$13.50
AUSTRALIAN
ANTARCTIC
TERRITORY
Wilayah Antartik
Milik Australia
Acknowledgements
Generated by Australia Post
Philatelic Group
Written by Lisa Lim and Rosemary Clark
Designed by Stacey Zass
©Australia Post
Front cover:
crab - Deidre Hunt
Inside spread:
king and bird, bird and star - Bill Wood;
dragon - Luis Chiang;
Siti Sanniah Kawi - Diane Masters;
Nakia Haji Dolman - Nameli Nallen-Yaderie;
Rafiuddin Radal - Tina Auld-Bower;
crab - Deidre Hunt
Back cover:
Emperor Penguins - Superstock Catalogue 7/
International Photographic Library
ANTARCTIC PENGUINS
Burung Penguin Antartik
Only two species of penguin breed in the Australian Antarctic Territory
(AAT): the Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) and the Adélie Penguin
(Pygoscelis adeliae).
At approximately one metre in height, the adult Emperor Penguin is the
world's tallest penguin. Also the heaviest of penguins, it weighs between
23 and 40 kilograms. Extremely dense plumage, a woolly down underfelt
and a thick layer of fat all assist this remarkable creature to withstand the most
extreme breeding conditions of any bird species.
The smaller black and white Adélie Penguin stands 71 centimetres tall and
weighs up to six kilograms. Named after the wife of the French explorer,
Admiral Dumont d'Urville, these flightless birds breed on the shores of
Antarctica in early spring.
Photographs: Emperor – main & top image: Graham Robertson/AUSCAPE;
bottom image: Colin Blobel/ANT Photo Library
Adélie – main & lower image: Janet Boschen;
top image: Steve Turner/Oxford Scientific Films/AUSCAPE
Design: Janet Boschen, Australia Post Design Studio
Issue date: 24 July 2000
AUSTRALIAN TERRITORIES
Wilayah-Wilayah Australia
In addition to the Australian stamp issue programme, Australia Post produces
stamps for three of Australia's external Territories – Christmas Island, Cocos
(Keeling) Islands and the Australian Antarctic Territory (AAT).
Known as Australia's Indian Ocean Territories, tropical Christmas and Cocos
(Keeling) Islands are 900 kilometres apart and closer to Indonesia than the
Australian mainland. Christmas Island lies some 2,600 kilometres north-west
of Perth, just 360 kilometres south of Jakarta. The Cocos (Keeling) Islands
are almost 2,800 kilometres north-west of Western Australia's capital city;
and around 1,000 kilometres south-west of Sumatra and Java.
These two Territories' proximity to south-east Asian countries is reflected
in their populations. Sixty-five per cent of Christmas Islanders are Chinese,
fifteen per cent are Malaysian and only one fifth of the 1,400 inhabitants are
Europeans. Out of approximately 570 people living on the Cocos (Keeling)
Islands, 86 per cent are Cocos Malays and descended from Javanese labourers.
The remainder of the population is generally of European extraction.
The Australian Government claims more than 5.8 million square kilometres
of Antarctica as its own territory. All people in the AAT are there on a
temporary basis. Australian mainlanders are employed by Australian
National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) to carry out scientific
research. Each year around 300 expeditioners are contracted to work for
twelve months in the coldest, windiest, highest and driest place on earth.
Casey, the continental ANARE base closest to Australia, lies 3,430 kilometres
south-west of Hobart.
2000
K O L E K S I S E T E M W I L A Y A H - W I L A Y A H A U S T R A L I A 2 0 0 0
THE
AUSTRALIAN
TERRITORIES
COLLECTION
2000
AUSTRALIA POST ISSUES STAMPS FOR THREE EXTERNAL AUSTRALIAN TERRITORIES.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FULL COLLECTION OF TERRITORIES STAMPS RELEASED IN 2000,
COVERING AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC TERRITORY, CHRISTMAS ISLAND AND COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS.
Territories collection 2000 (front spread)
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Sydney Paralympic Games
Coins & Medallions2000
The Royal Australian and Perth Mints will offer
a series of coins and a medallion designed
especially for this important sporting event.
They are available until 31 December 2000.
The reverse of each coin will carry the
Paralympic Organising Committee’s logo in
colour. The obverse will carry the Ian Rank
Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth (the effigy
currently used on Australian currency).
As well as helping to fund the event, royalties
will be used to offset the cost of the design and
production of the victory medals.
There are three coins in the program, one
gold, one silver and one bright aluminium
bronze, the specifications the same as those for
the Olympic Coin Program.
Commemorative Medallion Set
The medallions in this set of three are miniature
versions of the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games
victory medals, designed by Stuart Devlin.
Mail order codes
1113288 Gold coin..........................................$380.00
1113289 Silver coin ..........................................$55.00
1113290 Bronze coin ........................................$10.95
1113291 Three coin set....................................$445.95
1113295 Set of three medallions ........................$49.95
Limited to 2000
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2001Coins
Year 2001 Coin Programme
2001 Uncirculated six coin set, – Centenary of Federation
In 2001, the Royal Australian Mint’s premier
sets celebrate the Centenary of Federation. The
commemorative 50c coin features Australia’s
official Coat of Arms. The $1.00 coin depicts
the Centenary of Federation logo with the
words “Centenary of Federation”. Also
included are the Stuart Devlin 5c, 10c, and 20c
coins and the Horst Hahne $2.00 coin. The
coins’ obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley
effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
2001 Six Coin Proof Set – Centenary of Federation
As it was in 2000, this coin set is arranged in the
shape of the Southern Cross. The colour
highlights come from the 50c and $1.00 coins,
which feature Australian Coat of Arms and
Centenary of Federation logo respectively.
2001 Baby Coin Set
This set is packaged in new colours for the new
year. It includes commemorative 50c and $1.00
coins (colour in the proof set, struck relief in the
uncirculated set). The proof set also includes a
45 mm fine silver medallion (a bronze medallion
in the uncirculated set). These feature Mint
koalas on the obverse, with the reserve left blank
for personal inscription.
2001 Silver kangaroo coin
The kangaroo on this coin is from a painting by
Aboriginal artist Jeanette Timbery. The coin, which
contains one Troy ounce of fine silver and features
a polished image of the kangaroo set against a
frosted background, is packaged in a jewellry-style
presentation case.
These coins will be available in early December.
Mail order codes
0142250 2001 Uncirculated six coin set ..................$21.65
0142251 2001 Six coin proof coin set......................$70.25
0142252 2001 Baby coin set, proof ...................... $81.35
0142253 2001 Baby coin set , uncirculated ............$26.55
0142254 2001 Silver kangaroo coin ........................$29.80

International Stamps
Transition guidelines for using International Stamps
The introduction of GST-free International stamp has required changes in Australia Post's General
Postal Services Terms and Conditions. Although Australia Post's policy is that domestic stamps are
to be used on domestic mail, and international stamps are to be used on all international mail, a
transition period has been introduced to make this change easier for all concerned.
Transition period (until 31 January 2001)
Customers will be offered and encouraged to
use International stamps for international
postage. However both domestic and
international stamps will be accepted for
payment within either mail stream, as long as
the total postage value affixed to an item covers
the postage required.
Post's exchange policy will allow customers
to exchange stamps across services (domestic
for international and vice versa) up to an
amount of A$45.00.
Stamp Collecting
Stamp Collecting Starter Kit
Our new stamp collecting Starter Kit shares this year's Stamp Collecting Month's theme of Space
The kit gives children a fun introduction to stamps and provides a basic framework for developing
an interest in the hobby of stamp collecting.
The new Starter Kit, is priced at $14.95. It is available from postal outlets and by mail order from
the Australian Philatelic Bureau.
1148362 New Stamp Collecting Starter kit (Space) $14.95
The new starter kit contains:
• one 3-ring binder
• 5 stock sheets
• a sheet of stickers
• one magnifying glass
• a packet of 50 used stamps
• a Stamp Explorer membership form, and
a booklet about stamp collecting.
From 1 February 2001
International stamps must be used for the
payment of international postage services.
Exchanges must be for like product
(domestic for domestic, international for
international). For further information:
PLEASE NOTE:
Stock Sheets do not come with stamps inserted
•Your local Post Office or the Australian Philatelic Bureau
(Freecall 1 800 331 794)
•Business contact Customer Care Centre on 13 13 18
•Stamp Dealers
Australian Philatelic Traders Association,
C/- The president
GPO Box 5378, Melbourne VIC 3001
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Seven Seas
Seven Seas Supplement
The following will be included in Seven Seas’ 2000
Supplements and optional pages. Seven Seas’ pages are
only available from stamp dealers and from Seven Seas.
Space 3 October 2000
Supplement • six x 45c gummed • gutter pair 2 x 45c •
miniature sheet • 2 x 45c from roll of s/a
Optional Pages • s/a booklet 10 x 45c (booklet supplied) •
s/a pair 2 x 45c from roll • s/a collector pack from roll
Paralympic Torch 18 October 2000
Supplement • two x single 45c
Optional pages • generic page with spaces for 2 x P Stamps
(stamps not supplied by Seven Seas)
Note: Spaces for these P Stamps may be
combined on one or more Optional pages for
other P Stamps issued during 2000.
Christmas 2000 1 November 2000
(combines international and domestic stamps)
Supplement • 2 x single gummed stamps (40c, 45c) •
miniature sheet • single s/a from booklet (booklet supplied)
• single Byron Bay stamp
Optional Pages • booklet s/a stamps
Mail order codes
1151235 Bulletin 257
Australian Supplement ............................$18.60
1151236 Bulletin 257
Australian Optional Pages ......................$17.90
In retrospect
Nature and Nation as P Stamps issue date was 19 June 2000
Paralympics
Supplement will include three x 49 s/a (booklet supplied)
not five as shown (no impact on price)
Optional page for Paralympics issue, will have space for two
blocks of four stamps. To order use
Mail order code
1143236 Paralympics optional page......................$3.60
◆ POSTAGE AND HANDLING CHARGES
A postage and handling charge of $3.00 applies to each of the Australian Stamp Catalogue, Sydney 2000 Olympic Coin Collection or
Numismatic ranges.. This charge applies only once for each category. Therefore, if you purchase an item from each category, you
pay $9.00 for postage and handling. Whether you order one or several items from a category, you only pay the $3.00 postage and
handling charge once. When you order items which are from two categories, then you pay $6.00 postage and handling.
*Postcards avaliable, purchase from retail outlets only
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National Philatelic Centre
Post Master Gallery
Olympia Olympia
7 October 2000 to 15 January 2001
This exhibition takes a fresh look at the degree
and variety of classical heritage and its
formation in antipodean culture.
Examples of painting, ceramics, decorative
arts and styles of architecture will be considered
in terms of the local and as seen from the end of
the millennium.
How the history of modern philately has
interpreted the classical subject beyond its
reference to place or ethnicity will also be
addressed in this forthcoming exhibition. The
Post Master Gallery is located within the
National Philatelic Centre, at 321 Exhibition
Street, Melbourne.
2000 Stamp Printing Technical Details
The new 2000 Stamp Printing Technical Details booklet
includes information from January 1999 to June 2000.
It includes specifications for:
• commemorative and special issues
• reprints
• items overprinted for stamp shows and philatelic
exhibitions where Australia Post has been
represented (including Australia 99)
• photographs of uncut sheets of interest.
The booklet is priced at $10.00 and is on sale from 4
December 2000. It is available only by mail order from
the Australian Philatelic Bureau.
Mail order code
1101255 2000 Stamp Printing Technical Details [MO] . . .$10.00
Travel plans Kangaroo & Map: Beyond Federation
15 December 2000 to 15 March 2001
The first stop on this exhibit's Australian tour
will be at the National Wool Museum in
Geelong. We will include additional tour dates
and venues as they become available.

New Issues
New Issues
Mail Order Product Description Price Withdrawal Date
Code
3 October Space
1148067 Stamps six x 45c $2.70 31 Oct 2001
1148142 Miniature sheet, mint $2.70 31 Oct 2001
1148143 Miniature sheet, postmarked $2.70 31 Oct 2001
1148182 Booklet of ten x 45c (self-adhesive) $4.50 31 Oct 2001
1148209 Self-adhesive roll, 100 x 45c $45.00 31 Oct 2001
1148001 Set of three first day covers [MO] (gummed, self-adhesive, mini sheet) $7.05 31 Oct 2000
1148002 First day cover (gummed) $2.95 31 Oct 2000
1148003 First day cover (miniature sheet) $2.95 31 Oct 2000
1148003 First day cover (self-adhesive) $1.15 31 Oct 2000
1148240 Gutter strip, ten x 45c $4.50 31 Oct 2001
1148223 Collector’s pack [MO/CC] $4.50 31 Oct 2001
1148126 Stamp pack $5.80 31 Oct 2001
1148220 Maximum cards* $6.90 31 Oct 2001
1148250 The Ultimate Space Sticker book $9.95 31 Oct 2001
18 October Paralympic Torch
1150067 Stamps, two x 45c $0.90 31 Oct 2001
1150001 First day cover $1.15 15 Nov 2000
1150126 Stamp pack $1.30 31 Oct 2001
1150220 Maximum cards, set of two $2.30 31 Oct 2001
1150250 Set of sheets, 20 x 45 each design,
with decorative border and title tabs $18.00 31 Oct 2001
1150251 Sheet of ‘Logo’ stamps, 20 x 45c, with normal selvedge $9.00 31 Oct 2001
1150252 Sheet of ‘Relay’ stamps, 20 x 45c, with normal selvedge $9.00 31 Oct 2001
For Paralympic issue P Stamps, see insert or request form from Post retail outlets,
Freecall 1 800 778 267 or www.auspost.com.au/pstamps
1 November Christmas 2000
1151067 Stamps, one x 40c, one x 45c, one x 80c $1.65 30 Nov 2001
1151001 Set of three first day covers [MO] $3.00 30 Nov 2000
1151002 First day covers, gummed (set of two) $1.90 30 Nov 2000
1151003 First day cover, miniature sheet $1.10 30 Nov 2000
1151126 Stamp Pack $2.90 30 Nov 2001
1151220 Maximum cards (set of three) $3.75 30 Nov 2001
1151142 Miniature sheet (mint) $0.85 30 Nov 2001
1151182 Booklet of twenty x 40c $8.00 30 Nov 2001
1115240 Set of gutter strips [MO/CC} one each ten x 40c, 45c $8.50 30 Nov 2001
no special text or design in gutter
1115241 Gutter strip ten x 40c, no special text or design in gutter $4.00 30 Nov 2001
1115242 Gutter strip ten x 45c, no special text or design in gutter $4.50 30 Nov 2001
1151155 Aerogramme $0.78 30 Nov 2001
Collections
13 November 2000
1101194 Australian Territories Collection 2000 $13.50 30 Dec 2001
7 November 2000 Collection of 2000 Australian stamps
1101171 2000 Collection of 2000 Australian stamps (Deluxe) $82.50# 30 Dec 2001
1101214 2000 Collection of 2000 Australian stamps (Executive) $112.50# 30 Dec 2001
# Special price, applies to orders received before 27 December 2000
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Recent Issues
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Recent Issues
Mail Order Product Description Price Withdrawal Date
Code
17 August Olympic Sports
1143201 Stamps (sheetlet of ten x 45c) $4.50 30 Sept 2001
1143252 Set of stamp and coin covers (Aquatics and Athletics) $19.70 30 Sept 2001
1143250 Aquatics stamp and coin cover $9.85 30 Sept 2001
1143251 Athletics stamp and coin cover $9.85 30 Sept 2001
1143182 Booklet of ten $4.50 30 Sept 2001
1143130 Sheetlet pack $4.90 30 Sept 2001
1143220 Maximum cards (10) $11.50 30 Sept 2001
1143226 International PPE $1.58 30 Sept 2001
1143155 Aerogramme $0.78 30 Sept 2001
1143005 Blank cover, Olympic Sports
15 September Sydney/Athens Joint Issue with Greece
$0.25 30 Sept 2001
1144067 Stamps (title tabs) one each 45c and $1.50 $1.95 30 Sept 2001
1144251 Stamp pack, Joint issue $6.35 30 Sept 2001
1144127 Stamp pack, Australia $2.35 30 Sept 2001
1144220 Maximum cards $3.35 30 Sept 2001
1144250 Set of Joint issue sheets (20 x $1.50 plus 20 x 45c)
with title tabs and decorative selvedge $39.00 30 Sept 2001
1144254 Single sheet, Sydney (20 x $1.50)
with title tabs, normal selvedge $30.00 30 Sept 2001
1144255 Single sheet, Athens (20 x 45c)
with title tabs, normal selvedge $9.00 30 Sept 2001
For Joint issue P Stamps, see insert or request form from Post retail outlets,
Freecall 1 800 778 267 or www.auspost.com.au/pstamps
5 September Christmas Island Christmas
1147067 Stamps, (two x 40c, one x 45c)
Special Products
$1.25 30 Sept 2001
0130252 Gold Medallist album + set of 10 stock sheets, no stamps $17.95 29 December 2000
0130251 Olympic Souvenir pack $11.90 29 December 2000
0130250 Prestige album $59.95 29 December 2000
0130253 Vol I, IOC Official Sydney 2000 Album $250.00 29 December 2000
Album Sheets
0903270 First day cover album binder $10.00
0960251 New binder (to hold album stock sheets) $17.95
0903271 Album stock sheets – two strip (set of ten) FDC $10.25
0903272 Album stock sheets – five strip (set of ten) $10.25
0903273 Album stock sheets – six strip (set of ten) $10.25
0903274 Album stock sheets – seven strip (set of ten) $10.25
0903275 Album stock sheets – mixed strip (set of ten) $10.25
0903276 Album stock sheets – single (set of ten) $10.25
1148362
Books and Accessories
Stamp Collecting Starter Kit (New) $14.95
1100171 Collection of 1999 Australian Stamps (Deluxe ed) $57.95
1100214 Collection of 1999 Australian Stamps (Exec ed) $87.95
1100194 Australian Territories Collection 1999 $19.95
1088261 The Face of Australia Book $24.95
1089219 Legends, Anzacs,the pain and the glory of Gallipoli $16.95
1120219 For Valour, Australians and the Victoria Cross $16.95
0960281 Packet of 100 Australian Stamps $2.45
A complete list of issues on sale is not included here. Details of current issues
may be obtained from the Australian Philatelic Bureau (Freecall 1800 331 794).
[MO] – Available by mail order only
[MO/CC] – Available by mail order and from Collector’s Corner outlets

Also Available
Australian Stamp Catalogue Range ◆
1017255 1999 Compact Australian Stamp Catalogue $10.75
0870261 Comprehensive Colour Catalogue
of Australian Stamps – 2nd Ed $32.45
0100255 The Australasian Stamp
Catalogue (28th ed) [MO] $42.20
1100250 1999 Stamp Printing Technical Details [MO] $11.00
1017260 The rare and the beautiful:exhibition catalogue $25.00
1101255 2000 Stamp Printing Technical Details [MO] $10.00
Sydney 2000 Paralympic Coins ◆ NEW
1113288 Gold coin $380.00 31 December 2000
1113289 Silver coin $55.00 31 December 2000
1113290 Bronze coin $10.95 31 December 2000
1113291 Three coin set $445.95 31 December 2000
1113295 Set of three medallions$49.95 31 December 2000
Limited to 2000 sets
Year 2001 Coins ◆ (New)
0142250 2001 Uncirculated six coin set $21.65
0142251 2001 Six coin proof coin set $70.25
0142252 2001 Baby coin set, proof $81.35
0142253 2001 Baby coin set , uncirculated $26.55
0142254 2001 Silver kangaroo coin $29.80
Numismatic Range ◆
1113255 2000 Uncirculated Coin Set $21.65
1113256 2000 Proof Coin Set $70.25
1113257 2000 Baby Coin Set, Proof $81.35
1113258 2000 Baby Coin Set, Uncirculated $26.55
1113259 2000 $1.00 Silver Kangaroo $29.80
1113260 Olympic Mascots Medallion $9.75
1113281
Sydney 2000 Olympic Coin Sets ◆
Fauna & Flora Set $434.70
1113282 Cultural Set $434.70
1113280 16 Coin Set $868.65
1113284 Pictogram Set $1,521.35
1113283 Dreamtime Set $108.65
1113287 Millennium Set $6,027.00
1113285 Silver Kilo Masterpiece $860.95
1113286 Torch Relay Medallion Booklet $19.35
Also Available
Sydney 2000 Olympic Coin Collection ◆
Silver
1019138 The Festival of the Dreaming Silver Coin $54.30
1098251 Koala and Flora Silver Coin $54.30
1019143 Lizard and Flora Silver Coin $54.30
1019142 Great White Shark and Coral Silver Coin $54.30
1019283 Emu and Flora Silver Coin $54.30
1019140 A Sea Change I Silver Coin $54.30
1019141 A Sea Change II Silver Coin $54.30
1019282 Reaching the World I Silver Coin $54.30
1098250 Reaching the World II Silver Coin $54.30
1113262 Harbour of Life (Water) $54.30
1113263 Harbour of Life (Land) $54.30
1113264 Harbour of Life (Air) $54.30
1113265 Platypus and water lily $54.30
1113266 Echidna and tea tree $54.30
1113267 Kookaburra and waratah $54.30
Gold
1019256 Dedication I Gold Coin $380.35
1019257 Dedication II Gold Coin $380.35
1098252 Preparation II Gold Coin $380.35
1113268 Achievement (Stadium) $380.35
1113269 Achievement (Athlete) $380.35
1113270 Achievement (Torch) $380.35
Bronze
0980270 $5 Canoeing/Kayaking Coin $9.70
0980276 $5 Handball Coin $9.70
0980280 $5 Softball Coin $9.70
0980285 $5 Wrestling Coin $9.70
0899270 $5 Archery Coin $9.70
0899276 $5 Athletics Coin $9.70
0899280 $5 Gymnastics Coin $9.70
0899285 $5 Hockey Coin $9.70
0899290 $5 Sailing Coin $9.70
0899295 $5 Weightlifting Coin $9.70
0926270 $5 Cycling Coin $9.70
0926276 $5 Football Coin $9.70
0926280 $5 Triathlon Coin $9.70
1019270 $5 Tennis Coin $9.70
1019276 $5 Taekwondo Coin $9.70
1019280 $5 Basketball Coin $9.70
1098270 $5 Badminton Coin $9.70
1098276 $5 Fencing Coin $9.70
1098280 $5 Shooting Coin $9.70
1098285 $5 Table Tennis Coin $9.70
0119270 $5 Baseball Coin $9.70
0119276 $5 Judo Coin $9.70
0119280 $5 Rowing Coin $9.70
0119285 $5 Volleyball Coin $9.70
0120270 $5 Aquatics Coin $9.70
0120276 $5 Boxing Coin $9.70
0120280 $5 Equestrian Coin $9.70
0120285 $5 Modern pentathlon Coin $9.70
Album
0899260 Commemorative Olympic Games Coin Album $21.60
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