The external Australian territory of Norfolk Island lies in the South Pacific Ocean. The island’s rich history and natural beauty attract tourists from all over the world who arrive either by air or by sea. The island has no natural port or harbour, so visitors arriving by sea must be ferried ashore when weather permits. This issue features two notable luxury cruise ships that visit Norfolk Island.
The stamps and minisheet, illustrated by Jamie and Leanne Tufrey, present each ship as it approaches the shores of Norfolk Island, complete with pine-topped hills in the foreground.
Products released in this issue
- Minisheet
- First day cover (blank, gummed, minisheet)
Technical specifications
- Issue date
- 18 September 2018
- Issue withdrawal date
- 31 March 2019
- Denominations
- 1 x $1, 1 x $2
- Stamp and minisheet illustration
- Jamie and Leanne Tufrey
- Product design
- John White, Australia Post Design Studio
- Printer - gummed
- RA Printing
- Paper - gummed
- Tullis Russell
- Printing process
- Offset lithography
- Stamp size
- 37.5mm x 26mm
- Minisheet size
- 135mm x 80mm
- Perforations
- 13.86 x 14.6
- Sheet layout
- Module of 50
- FDI postmark
- Norfolk Island NSW 2899
- FDI withdrawal date
- 17 October 2018
The recently refurbished 700-berth Seven Seas Mariner, operated by Regent Seven Seas Cruises, was the first all-suite, all-balcony ship in the world when she was launched in 2001. She has a gross tonnage of 48,075.
The newest and largest ship in the P&O fleet, the Pacific Explorer, has a gross tonnage of 77,441 and has capacity for 1,998 passengers.
This content was produced at the time of the stamp issue release date and will not be updated.
