Set of stamps

Capital City Transport - Set of stamps

Set of stamps

Product Id: 17170671

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Technical details

Issue date: 21 February 2012

Issue withdrawal date: 31 August 2012

FDI withdrawal date: 20 March 2012

Denominations: 5 x 60c

Stamp illustrator: Jamie Tufrey

Product design: John White

Printer: McKellar Renown

Paper - gummed: Tullis Russell

Paper - s/a: B100

Printing process: Lithography

Stamp size: 37.5mm x 26mm

Perforations: 13.86 x 14.6

Sheet layout: Modules of 50

National postmark: Ryde, NSW 2112

Transport is a favourite philatelic thematic. It is also an integral part of urban infrastructure. Various forms of transport have evolved in Australia's cities.

60c The O-Bahn Bus system in Adelaide - The O-Bahn Bus system in Adelaide, the city of churches, is among the longest busways in the world, travelling along a dedicated, concrete, guided track.

60c Ferries in Sydney - Ferries are at the heart of Sydney's transport system, tracing their roots back to the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788. They carry more than 14 million customers annually across one of the world's most stunning harbours, passing notable landmarks such as Luna Park.

60c Trains in Perth - Transperth operates a Free Transit Zone on public transport within the Perth CBD and includes its trains, which are notable for running alongside the freeways.

60c Trams in Melbourne - Melbourne is home to the largest tram network in the world and trams form a distinctive part of the city's character. The W-class tram is one of the most loved and recognised trams in the system.

60c Double-decker trains in Sydney - For over 150 years, the CityRail network has played a critical role in the provision of transport services for Sydney which is noted for its doubledecker trains, some of which cross the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Issue highlights.
Included as part of this stamp issue is a special "Rub to Reveal" sheetlet stamp pack, which uses heat reactive ink on one of the two included sheetlets. By rubbing gently on the sheetlet stamps, images within the stamp designs are revealed.

The gutter design reflects the geographical boundary of the states included in the issue.