Gutter strip 10 x $2.95 International stamps
Product overview
The gutter strip consists of 10 x $2.95 stamps from the Australian Animals Monotremes stamp issue, five on either side of the blank strip separating the two panes of a stamp sheet.
This stamp issue features graphic illustrations of two iconic Australian animals against a backdrop of native foliage. The Playtpus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) and the Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) are both egg-laying mammals, known as monotremes (from the animal order Monotremata).
Monotremes share similarities with other placental mammals; they are warm-blooded, covered in hair and produce milk for their young. But there are also differences, including a lack of teeth as adults.
The Platypus is a semi-aquatic mammal found in freshwater environments within the eastern states of Australia, including Tasmania, and on Kangaroo Island. Its dense fur serves as insulation, and its broad, flat, duck-like bill helps it to detect the electrical fields of its prey. The diet of the Platypus includes crustaceans, worms and tadpoles.
There are two genera of Echidna still in existence – the longbeaked Zaglossus (three species) and one species of Tachyglossus – the Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus). It is the Short-beaked Echidna that is found widely throughout Australia (as well as in parts of New Guinea). The Short-beaked Echidna eats mainly ants and termites, and uses its snout and claws to find food.
Echidnas are covered in both fur and spines, the spines serving as a protective mechanism for this shy creature.
Technical details
- Issue date: 26 September 2016
- Issue withdrawal date: tba
- FDI withdrawal date: 25 October 2016
- Denominations: 1 x $2.10, 1 x $2.95
- Stamp illustration: Mary Callahan Design
- Product design: Mary Callahan Design
- Printer: RA Print
- Paper (gummed): Tullis Russell Red Phosphor
- Paper (self-adhesive): Avery B100
- Printing process: Offset lithography (Flexography)
- Stamp size: 26mm x 37.5mm
- Minisheet size: 130mm x 80mm
- Perforations: 14.6 x 13.86
- Sheet layout: Module of 50
- FDI postmark: Green Valley NSW 2168
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Gutter strip 10 x $2.95 International stamps
The gutter strip consists of 10 x $2.95 stamps from the Australian Animals Monotremes stamp issue, five on either side of the blank strip separating the two panes of a stamp sheet.
This stamp issue features graphic illustrations of two iconic Australian animals against a backdrop of native foliage. The Playtpus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) and the Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) are both egg-laying mammals, known as monotremes (from the animal order Monotremata).
Monotremes share similarities with other placental mammals; they are warm-blooded, covered in hair and produce milk for their young. But there are also differences, including a lack of teeth as adults.
The Platypus is a semi-aquatic mammal found in freshwater environments within the eastern states of Australia, including Tasmania, and on Kangaroo Island. Its dense fur serves as insulation, and its broad, flat, duck-like bill helps it to detect the electrical fields of its prey. The diet of the Platypus includes crustaceans, worms and tadpoles.
There are two genera of Echidna still in existence – the longbeaked Zaglossus (three species) and one species of Tachyglossus – the Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus). It is the Short-beaked Echidna that is found widely throughout Australia (as well as in parts of New Guinea). The Short-beaked Echidna eats mainly ants and termites, and uses its snout and claws to find food.
Echidnas are covered in both fur and spines, the spines serving as a protective mechanism for this shy creature.
Technical details
- Issue date: 26 September 2016
- Issue withdrawal date: tba
- FDI withdrawal date: 25 October 2016
- Denominations: 1 x $2.10, 1 x $2.95
- Stamp illustration: Mary Callahan Design
- Product design: Mary Callahan Design
- Printer: RA Print
- Paper (gummed): Tullis Russell Red Phosphor
- Paper (self-adhesive): Avery B100
- Printing process: Offset lithography (Flexography)
- Stamp size: 26mm x 37.5mm
- Minisheet size: 130mm x 80mm
- Perforations: 14.6 x 13.86
- Sheet layout: Module of 50
- FDI postmark: Green Valley NSW 2168
The Australia Post Collectables website is a central source of information and news for stamp collectors and Philatelic enthusiasts alike.
A wealth of content
Explore a range of interesting content, including Australia Post Philatelic news and updates, details of new collections and stamp releases, ‘look backs’ at past and popular stamp releases, national and international event listings, and articles on a range of current and historical philatelic topics.
Share your views!
We welcome guest articles that showcase your collection, share your views or offer expert advice in an area of philately.
A visual treasure trove
Visit the photo gallery, to enjoy images of Australia Post stamps, past and present. Why not submit your own images and display your favourite, most unusual and most treasured stamps?
Get connected
The photo gallery is linked to the new Australia Post Philatelic Instagram account. Plus, you can now follow Australia Post Collectables on Facebook and Twitter, including via live feeds from the Collectables website.
Stay up-to-date
To stay up-to-date with the latest news and posts from the Collectables website, simply sign-up for the Australia Post Collectables newsletter, which comes out monthly.
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