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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bush Ballads, released May 2014, was overwhelming choosing by the public as their best stamp issue of 2014. Illustrated by Jamie and Leanne Tufrey.
The favourite Australian Stamp was the $2.60 international stamp from the Royal Visit 2014 issue.
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.
The Road Trip Australia stamp issue, released 18 September 2012, with wonderful detailed illustrations by Gavin Ryan.
The Australian Bush Babies stamp issue, released 1 July 2011, used delightful illustrations from The Perth Mint Australia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This content was last updated February 2022.
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