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Peace and Goodwill<br />
2003<br />
There are two designs in this holiday greetings<br />
issue a 50c ‘Tree’ (domestic standard letter rate)<br />
and a 90c ‘Star’ (International <strong>Post</strong> concession<br />
card rate).<br />
The iconic, festive symbolism of the tree and<br />
star pre-dates their use in Christian celebrations<br />
making these designs welcome heralds of the<br />
holiday season. The design’s universal appeal<br />
will be welcome wherever their message of<br />
peace and goodwill is sent.<br />
The designs are closely modelled on Chris<br />
Shurey’s original ‘Tree’ and ‘Star’ designs<br />
released as Season’s Greetings (September<br />
2001). This release does not feature an attached<br />
tab and the denominations refl ect the January<br />
2003 rate change.<br />
From this issue forward designs that will be<br />
available to use in <strong>Post</strong>’s Personalised Stamps<br />
service will be produced without tabs. Only<br />
<strong>stamp</strong>s that have been personalised and previously<br />
issued designs will have an attached tab.<br />
Issued <strong>stamp</strong>s for these designs will be<br />
printed in sheets of 20 without gutter.<br />
Along with the <strong>stamp</strong>s and fi rst day cover<br />
this issue includes a <strong>stamp</strong> pack and a set of two<br />
maximum cards.<br />
The August release makes these <strong>stamp</strong>s ideal<br />
for sending greetings and holiday parcels early<br />
in the year. The early release gives those who<br />
wish to purchase Personalised Stamps plenty<br />
of time to pick a favourite image or even have a<br />
photo taken specially for use in the <strong>stamp</strong> tab.<br />
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Maximum cards<br />
These two <strong>stamp</strong> designs will join the range<br />
of <strong>stamp</strong>s available for personalisation through<br />
<strong>Australia</strong> <strong>Post</strong>’s Personalised Stamps service<br />
on 5 August 2003 (see facing page ).<br />
The designer and the designs<br />
The designer is Chris Shurey whose previous<br />
designs include Merino Sheep (August 1997,<br />
Season’s Greetings (September 2001) and<br />
several <strong>stamp</strong>s in Celebration and Nation<br />
(January 2003).<br />
50c Tree<br />
From ancient times the tree has symbolised<br />
new life and fertility. Since the twelfth<br />
century fi r trees have been used to celebrate<br />
Christmas.<br />
90c Star<br />
The star is a universal symbol of hope and<br />
optimism. In a Christian context, the star<br />
symbolises the star of Bethlehem which<br />
guided the Magi to the Christ child.
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