Cyprus: 1/2007
Thursday, 08 February 2007

Miniature Sheet
Saint Zenon the Postman

Saint Zenon came from Caesarea in Cappadocia and held an important function in the imperial postal services during the reign of Emperor Valens (364-378 A.D.). After the emperor's death, he left the palace and settled in an open tomb, like other ascetics, in the periphery of Antioch, where he led an ascetic life for over forty years. Shortly before his death, around 416 B.C., Saint Zenon had charged the Bishop of Antioch with distributing the money he had inherited.

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Australia: 1/2010
Tuesday, 16 February 2010

Commemorative Issue
A Bicentenary: Governor Lachlan Macquarie

These four stamps, designed by Stacey Zass, celebrate the importance of Lachlan Macquarie (1762-1824) as Governor of New South Wales. During his time as governor (1810-1821), Macquarie provided an important vision for the colony. He embarked on a public works program, erecting churches, parsonages, courthouses, lighthouses, convict barracks and factories. These buildings would transform the physical appearance of the colony.

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copyright notice: This material has been reproduced with permission of the Australian Postal Corporation. The original work is held in the National Philatelic Collection.

Australia: 2/2010
Tuesday, 23 February 2010

Commemorative Issue
Australian Commonwealth Coinage 1910-2010

In 2010 it will be 100 years since Australia first issued coins in its own right as legal tender for the entire country. The Coinage Act had been passed the previous year, some eight years after Federation. The coins were produced at the Royal Mint in London, as Australia's mints lacked the designers, engravers and tool-makers to undertake this work.

This first coin issue comprised the florin (2 shillings), shilling, sixpence and threepence, all of which were produced in 92.5% silver (sterling silver). The copper penny and halfpenny were not released until the following year. The pictorial design was the same on each of the 1910 coins, featuring the profile of King Edward VII on one side and the Australian coat of arms on the other. The stamp designs in this commemorative issue show the florin.

copyright notice: This material has been reproduced with permission of the Australian Postal Corporation. The original work is held in the National Philatelic Collection.

Australia: 2/2010
Tuesday, 23 February 2010

Miniature Sheet
Australian Commonwealth Coinage 1910-2010: Miniature Sheet

In 2010 it will be 100 years since Australia first issued coins in its own right as legal tender for the entire country. The Coinage Act had been passed the previous year, some eight years after Federation. The coins were produced at the Royal Mint in London, as Australia's mints lacked the designers, engravers and tool-makers to undertake this work.

This first coin issue comprised the florin (2 shillings), shilling, sixpence and threepence, all of which were produced in 92.5% silver (sterling silver). The copper penny and halfpenny were not released until the following year. The pictorial design was the same on each of the 1910 coins, featuring the profile of King Edward VII on one side and the Australian coat of arms on the other. The stamp designs in this commemorative issue show the florin.

copyright notice: This material has been reproduced with permission of the Australian Postal Corporation. The original work is held in the National Philatelic Collection.