Frontline Heroes

Overview

2020 was a year like no other. The global pandemic has presented huge challenges to the health and wellbeing of people throughout the world. Millions have succumbed to the coronavirus, lives have been disrupted and national economies shaken.

This stamp issue pays tribute to the workers in the frontline of the pandemic in Australia. By putting their own safety at risk to assist and protect other Australians, these brave individuals have been indispensable in helping us through the insidious effects of Covid-19.

Technical specifications

Issue date: 16 February 2021
Issue withdrawal date: 31 August 2021
Denomination: $1.10 x 5
Stamp illustrations: Robert Elliott
Product design: Sonia Young, Australia Post Design Studio
Paper: gummed: Tullis Russell
Paper: self-adhesive: Blue PVA
Printer: RA
Printing process: Offset lithography
Stamp size (mm): 26 x 37.5
Minisheet size (mm): 170 x 80
Perforations: 14.6 x 13.86
Sheet layout: Module of 50
FDI Postmark: Canberra ACT 2601
FDI withdrawal date: 17 March 2021

Stamps in this issue

$1.10 Healthcare workers

This stamp presents healthcare workers, who have tested us for Covid-19 and cared for those suffering from the virus.

$1.10 Paramedic and aged care worker

This design depicts paramedics, who have responded to emergencies, and aged care workers, who have tended to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

$1.10 ADF and police services

This stamp features members of the Australian Defence Force and the police services, who have helped enforce compliance with lockdown restrictions and monitored the borders of our states and territories.

$1.10 Postal and delivery services

This design portrays postal workers and courier staff, who have worked tirelessly to deliver food, mail, parcels, medicines and other essential items to our homes.

$1.10 Teacher and supermarket worker

This stamp showcases the work of educators, who continued teaching during lockdown by conducting classes online and cared for children of essential workers at school, as well as supermarket staff, who have ensured that we are able to access food and grocery items.