The reef at Emily Bay, Norfolk Island is a popular spot for snorkelling, due to its clear water and an abundance of fish species. The most predominant family in terms of individual species are wrasses (Labridae).
Wrasses are a large family of fish that inhabit coral reefs and other temperate waters. They are often brightly coloured. As each wrasse species has differing colour patterns across male, female and (sometimes) juvenile, from 17 wrasse species in the reef there are almost 50 spectacular colour variations.
The stamps in this issue are illustrated by renowned painter, naturalist and zoologist Roger Swainston. Learn more about Roger's life’s work and discover some fascinating information about wrasses.
Products released in this issue
- Minisheet
- First day cover (blank, gummed, minisheet)
Technical specifications
- Issue date
- 30 April 2018
- Issue withdrawal date
- 31 October 2018
- Denominations
- 1 x $1, 1 x $2
- Stamp design
- Roger Swainston, Anima
- Product design
- Sonia Young
- Printer
- RA Printing
- Paper - gummed
- Tullis Russell Red Phosphor
- 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
- 29 May 2018
This content was produced at the time of the stamp issue release date and will not be updated.
