Australian Kangaroo

About Australian Kangaroo

The first national stamp of Australia, featuring a kangaroo on a map of the continent. The design was controversial because it omitted the British monarch. The 1 penny red kangaroo was the first issue, followed by higher values. The kangaroo map design was used for decades. The 2 pound grey kangaroo is very rare, with only about 95,000 issued. The kangaroo stamp symbolized Australian national identity separate from Britain. Early printings command premium prices.