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Thursday, May 20, 2010

Colonial Heritage: Empire 07.05.2010

This $5 stamp portrays the face of Queen Victoria, painted by Alfred Chalon, hence the "Chalon Head" (CH) and is popularly used in the history of philately. This also probably the most expensive maxicard I've ever realised. Haha!







Great Australian Railway Journeys 07.05.2010

This issue features Australia's scenic railway trains. They travel across most state borders, from Perth to Sydney or Adelaide to Melbourne. Perhaps I should consider travelling on it someday, lol.

Cloclwise from top left:
The Ghan
West Coast Wilderness Railway
Kuranda Scenic Railway
The Indian Pacific

The Ghan

West Coast Wilderness Railway

Kuranda Scenic Railway


The Indian Pacific

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Kokoda - Joint Issue 20.04.2010

Happy Mother's Day!!!
:)


These 5 stamps that commemorates that Australian soldiers fighting against enemies in Papua New Guinea during WWII. The two nations remain in good relations even after all these years.









Not sure why the last two has rainbow colours on them -- must be the scanner lol

Meanwhile, the Commonwealth Coinage issue is updated so check it out!