Australia Post has released the first of a two-part series of postage stamps featuring some of the nation’s most recognisable sporting venues.
Philatelic Manager at Australia Post, Michael Zsolt said the release was an opportunity to recognise the importance of sport as a part of Australian popular culture.
“These popular venues play a role in shaping a city’s identity,” mr Zsolt said.
“We’re thrilled to shine a light on these iconic venues, with stamps to be enjoyed by sport lovers and collectors alike.”
He said the four domestic base-rate ($1) stamps, designed by Andrew Hogg Design, featured:
AAMI Park — the 30,000 seat stadium which was the first world-class pitch for elite-level rugby league, rugby union and football codes in Victoria.
Optus Stadium in Western Australia — the 60,000-seat stadium that can host Australian football, rugby union, rugby league, football and cricket, as well as large entertainment events.
The Sydney Cricket Ground in NSW — which, with a capacity of 48,000, hosted its first game of cricket in 1854 and has been home to major cricket matches since 1876.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground in Victoria — built in 1853 and now with a capacity exceeding 100,000, the MCG was the main venue for the first Olympic Games held in the Southern Hemisphere in 1956 but is primarily used for Australian football and cricket today.
The stamps and associated products are available at participating Post Offices and online at auspost.com.au/stamps, while stocks last.
