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PARALYMPIC TORCH<br />
The <strong>stamp</strong>s in the second Paralympic issue for<br />
2000 are inspired by the design of the Sydney<br />
2000 Paralympic logo and torch . The <strong>stamp</strong>s<br />
(two x 45c) are produced with tabs, so they can<br />
be personalised. Title tabs (shown above) carry<br />
the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games’ slogan,<br />
‘Feel inspired’.<br />
The design<br />
The <strong>stamp</strong>s are designed by FHA Image Design,<br />
Melbourne. The style should strike a familiar<br />
chord with <strong>stamp</strong> collectors. FHA Image Design,<br />
Melbourne, was also responsible for the Sydney<br />
Paralympic and Olympic Games logos, as well<br />
as the Paralympic Sports <strong>stamp</strong>s, and the<br />
Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Emblem <strong>stamp</strong>s<br />
and the Olympic Sports <strong>stamp</strong>s.<br />
Associated products for this issue include a<br />
first day cover, a set of two maximum cards and<br />
a <strong>stamp</strong> pack. Individual sheets, with title tabs<br />
(either design) are available with normal (13 mm<br />
selvedge). A set of sheets, one each design, is<br />
available with a decorative selvedge. A limited<br />
number of Special Event Souvenir sheets were<br />
produced for fund raising dinners held to<br />
support the Paralympians. These are available via<br />
mail order with a a standard image in the tabs.<br />
Logo<br />
The Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games logo<br />
embodies the vitality of Sydney, the spirit of<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> and the ability and achievement of the<br />
Paralympic athlete. It portrays the Paralympic<br />
torch and echoes the sails of Sydney’s greatest<br />
landmark, the Opera House.<br />
10<br />
18 october 2000<br />
Relay<br />
This <strong>stamp</strong> shows a stylised image of a vision<br />
impaired athlete carrying the Sydney 2000<br />
Paralympic Torch. The design of the Sydney<br />
2000 Paralympic torch, evokes the Sydney 2000<br />
Paralympic Games logo.<br />
The Sydney 200 Paralympic Torch Relay<br />
Sydney will be the fourth city to host a Paralympic<br />
Torch Relay. The first was held in Seoul in 1988.<br />
The torch will be lit on 5 October 2000<br />
during a traditional fire lighting ceremony on<br />
the forecourt of Parliament House, Canberra,<br />
by members of the Ngunnawal community. By<br />
the end of its journey the torch will have passed<br />
through the hands of 920 torchbearers.<br />
The route for the Sydney 2000 Paralympic<br />
Torch Relay will cover 11,500 kilometres by air<br />
from Canberra to Melbourne, Hobart,<br />
Adelaide, Perth, Darwin and Brisbane before<br />
arriving in New South Wales, where it will<br />
begin its seven day, 750 kilometre journey by<br />
road. The torch will tour regional centres in<br />
New South Wales, passing through more than<br />
200 cities, towns and the greater Sydney region<br />
before arriving at the Olympic Stadium for the<br />
Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000<br />
Paralympic Games on 18 October.<br />
Visit the Sydney Paralympic Organising<br />
Committee’s web site: at www.paralympic.org.au<br />
For Paralympic issue P Stamps, see insert or<br />
request form from <strong>Post</strong> retail outlets, Freecall<br />
1 800 778 267 or www.auspost.com.au/p<strong>stamp</strong>s