Postage stamp, 1956 Olympic Games design
Object Type
Philatelics and currency/Philatelic material/Stamp
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A blue and white, 7-and-a-half Pence stamp. Features a hand holding up a flaming torch, with the Southern Cross constellation in the background. Inscription: 'AUSTRALIA/7 1/2D/XVITH OLYMPIAD/MELBOURNE - 1956'.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 38 W: 24 D: 1mm (H: 1 1/2 W: 15/16 D: 1/16")
Associated Event
Associated Person
Date Used
1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1996.3167.2
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Tavis & Elissa Campbell.
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