Sydney Opera House: 50 Years - Roll of 100x $1.20 Stamps

The Sydney Opera House was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II, on 20 October 1973. Acclaimed throughout the world and recognised as a masterpiece of creative genius, this extraordinary building was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon (1918–2008), who was awarded the project in 1957 following an international design competition. With its prominent location on Bennelong Point, the Opera House is a fitting response to its spectacular harbour setting.
As well as being an architectural icon, the Opera House is Australia’s number one tourist destination. Over the decades, it has been home to many of the world’s greatest artists and performances, and a meeting place for matters of local and international significance.

Stamps in this issue

Issue date

10 October 2023

Issue withdrawal date

1 May 2024

Denomination

$1.20 x 1, $3 (Int.) x 1

Stamp & product design

Jason Watts, Australia Post Design Studio

Paper: gummed

Tullis Russell 104gsm Red Phosphor

Paper: self-adhesive

Tullis Russell Red Phos PSA (P55) 100GM S/A (Roll- Raflacoat RP51 WG 65)

Printer (s/a)

RA Printing (Rapid Labels)

Printing process (roll)

Offset lithography (Inkjet Printing 1200 DPI)

Stamp size (mm)

26 x 37.5

Minisheet (mm)

135 x 80

Perforations

14.6 x 13.86

Sheet layout

Module of 50 (2 x 25 no design) Matt Overprintable Varnish (roll)

FDI Postmark

Sydney NSW 2000

FDI withdrawal date

8 November 2023