Favourite stamp issue 2023: Fairy-wrens
The Fairy-wrens stamp issue has topped the 2023 Stamp Poll. The 2023 stamp issue featured the Lovely, Superb, Red-back and Purple-crowned Fairy-wrens, in all their dazzling and colourful glory. Over the years, seven Australian stamps have been issued depicting various species of Fairy-wrens, including four designs in this 2023 issue. Notably, the 1964-65 Birds were the first Australian stamps produced by multi-colour printing for 'day-to-day' postal use.
The Queen Elizabeth II: In Memoriam stamp issue, commemorating the passing of Britain's longest-serving monarch and Australia’s Head of State, and Aussie Bird Count stamp issue, celebrating BirdLife Australia's annual avifauna citizen science project, rounded out the top three.
See below the list of top 10 stamp issues for 2023:
Favourite stamp issue 2022: The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 stamp issue has topped the 2022 Stamp Poll, perhaps in part as a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away in September last year. The Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1926–22) marked a reign of 70 years over the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. The Queen was the longest-reigning living monarch and became the first British monarch to have ruled for seven decades.
Favourite stamp issue 2021: Frontline Heroes
In early 2021, we released a stamp issue to honour those who have worked tirelessly during the Covid-19 pandemic, and this clearly resonated with stamp collectors and the general public. The stamp designs, illustrated by Robert Elliott, feature a selection of these “frontline heroes”: healthcare workers, paramedics and aged care workers, ADF and police personnel, postal and delivery workers, teachers and supermarket staff.
Favourite stamp issue 2020: Bird Emblems
Bird Emblems soar to the top of stamp poll 2020. Respondents completing the online poll were asked to rank (at least) their “top 5” stamp issues and least favourite issue, though almost 70 per cent of respondents didn’t have a least favourite issue. The results help to provide insight into which issues resonate with collectors and the public.
Favourite stamp issue 2019: Native Bees
The Native Bees issue has been voted Australia’s favourite stamp design for 2019 by collectors and stamp enthusiasts. Just over 700 respondents completed the online poll, ranking (at least) their “top 5” stamp issues and least favourite issue, though almost 60 per cent of respondents didn’t have a least favourite issue!
Favourite stamp issue 2018: Silo Art
The Silo Art stamp issue has been voted Australia’s favourite stamp design for 2018 by collectors and stamp enthusiasts. There were 461 respondents who completed the online poll, ranking either their “top 5” stamp issues and least favourite issue, or selecting to rank each Australian and territories issue in order of preference.
This year, art, nature and landscapes ranked highly, including a combination of these themes. Historical, vintage and wartime themes resonated too. Find out more in the Silo Art tops 2018 Stamp Poll article.
Favourite stamp issue 2017: World War I: 1917
The Centenary of WWI: 1917 stamp issue has topped Australia Post’s Stamp Poll 2017. A total of 536 respondents completed the poll, ranking their favourite Australian and territories stamp issues.
The five stamps, designed by Phil Ellett of Creative Ethos, combine photographs from the Australian War Memorial to showcase some of the key themes and events of the year 1917. Top ten stamp issues from 2017.
Favourite stamp issue 2016: Owls
Owls: Guardians of the Night has been voted the favourite stamp issue design for 2016 in Australia Post’s latest annual stamp poll.
The life-like illustrations, by Adelaide-based wildlife artist Christopher Pope, showcase these magnificent nocturnal birds of prey in their natural habitat. The four double-definitive-sized stamps clearly left an impression with collectors. Top ten stamp issues from 2016.
Favourite stamp issue 2015: Centenary of WW1 - Gallipoli 1915
Based on the opinions of a number of our collectors, the 2015 most loved stamp issue was named as the Centenary of WW1 – Gallipoli 1915 issued in April 2015. Part of the Australia Post Centenary of World War I five-year stamp series, this issue was seen by many as a very fitting and important tribute to those who served the country during WW1. Favourite stamp issue of 2015 revealed.
Favourite stamp issue 2014: Bush Ballads
Bush Ballads, released May 2014, was overwhelming choosing by the public as their best stamp issue of 2014. Illustrated by Jamie and Leanne Tufrey.
Favourite stamp from 2014
The favourite Australian Stamp was the $2.60 international stamp from the Royal Visit 2014 issue.
Favourite stamp issue 2013: Road Trip Australia II
This second issue in the Road Trip Australia stamp series puts rural ports of call into the rearview mirror, turning the wheel towards some of Australia’s bustling and vibrant urban hubs. Illustrator Gavin Ryan offers colourful, off beat cameos of Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Adelaide and Canberra.
Favourite stamp from 2013
The individual stamp with the most votes was the 60c Black Caviar stamp.
Favourite stamp issue 2012: Road Trip Australia
The Road Trip Australia stamp issue, released 18 September 2012, with wonderful detailed illustrations by Gavin Ryan.
Favourite stamp from 2012
The favourite Australian Stamp was the Sumatran Tiger stamp from the Australian Zoos issue.
Favourite stamp issue 2011: Australian Bush Babies
The Australian Bush Babies stamp issue, released 1 July 2011, used delightful illustrations from The Perth Mint Australia.
Favourite stamp from 2011
The favourite Australian Stamp was the $1.60 Dingo stamp from the Australian Bush Babies issue.
Favourite stamp issue 2010: Adopted and Adored
Released 29 June 2010, the Adopted and Adored stamps feature dogs that have spent time in a shelter before being adopted into adoring new families.
Favourite stamp from 2010
The individual stamp with the most votes was the stamp from the Colonial Heritage: Empire stamp issue.
Favourite stamp issue 2009: Australain Songbirds
This stamp issue showcases species from four families of Australian songbird, illustrating some of the diversity of the order. The illustrations are by Queensland artist Christopher Pope.
Favourite stamp from 2009
The favourite Australian Stamp was the Scarlet Honeyeater stamp from the Australian Songbirds issue.
Favourite stamp issue 2008: Working Dogs
We received a great response to the Australia Post Stamp Design Award (People’s Choice) for 2008, with thousands of people voting for their favourite stamp issues. The winner, Working Dogs, was released 10 June 2008.
Favourite stamp from 2008
The top stamp overall as voted by the readers of the Stamp Bulletin was the Border Collie stamp from the Working Dogs stamp issue.
Australia Post Stamp Design Award 2008
The winner of the Australia Post Stamp Design Award - Designers' Choice is Hoyne Design for the Living Green stamp issue.
Favourite stamp issue 2007: Australian Botanic Gardens
Using photographs from Simon Griffiths the Australian Botanic Gardens stamp issue released 12 September 2007, features one of the most popular stamp collecting themes, nature.
Favourite stamp from 2007
The top stamp overall as voted by the readers of the Stamp Bulletin was Australian Botanic Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
Australia Post Stamp Design Award 2007
The winner of the Australia Post Stamp Design Award - Designers' Choice is Gary Domoney (Spark Studio) for his design Landmark - Modernist Architecture.
This content was last updated February 2023.
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