Australian Legends
The Australian Legends is an annual series of commemorative postage stamps issued by Australia Post since 1997.[1] The stamps commemorate living Australians who have made lifetime contributions to the development of the Commonwealth's national identity and character.[2] Prior to 1997, the only living persons who could appear on Australian stamps were members of the British royal family, with the exception of Gwoya Tjungurrayi in 1950.[3]
As examples of Australian graphic art, the stamps are designed to tell the story of events and personalities that shaped contemporary Australia. Each becomes part of a collective Australian memory which reflects Australian values and documents the development of Australia's national identity.[4][5]
In addition to the philatelic commemoration, the honour is also known as the Australia Post Australian Legends Award.[6]
Russell Crowe appears in the series despite not holding Australian citizenship.[7]
Notes
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- ^ Australia Post: "Racing Legends are first past the post," 2007. Archived 11 December 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "156 years collecting Australian graphic art," Priority (Australia Post), 2000. Archived 7 November 2007 at the Wayback Machine
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- ^ Australia Post: "Previous Australia Post Australian Legends," 2005. Archived 10 November 2007 at the Wayback Machine
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References
[edit | edit source]- "Australia Day: Australian Legends," Stamp Bulletin (Australia Post). No. 254. March–May 2000.
- "156 years collecting Australian graphic art," Priority (Au00.