Australia Post commemorates President Barack Obama's visit to Australia
Monday, 21 November 2011
To mark the official Australian visit of the Honourable Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, Australia Post has released a domestic rate (60c) stamp, representing the longstanding Australia-United States Alliance under the ANZUS treaty.
During President Obama's visit, he was presented with the framed souvenir stamp by Australian Prime Minister, the Honourable Julia Gillard.
"Australia Post is delighted to commemorate President Obama's visit to Australia and recognise our ongoing alliance with this special stamp issue. We trust this issue provides collectors and the public with a memento to mark this important and historic event," said Australia Post Managing Director and CEO, Ahmed Fahour.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Australia-United States Alliance under the ANZUS Treaty which was signed by Australia, New Zealand and the United States in San Francisco in 1951 and entered into force in 1952.This is a time of great strength and growth in the Alliance, which rests on a broad and enduring community of interests and values.
Australia and the United States enjoy a strong partnership in many areas including trade and investment, science and technology collaboration and security cooperation.
The stamp shows the military representatives of the ANZUS countries gathered in Honolulu for the first meeting in 1952: Lieutenant General SF (Sydney) Rowell (left), Australian Chief of General Staff, is greeted on his arrival at the airfield by Admiral Arthur Radford, US Commander in Chief Pacific (right), and Major-General Gentry, New Zealand Chief of General Staff.
This stamp issue was designed by Jo Muré of the Australia Post Design Studio. Jo's recent stamp designs include the Royal Wedding and Golf (2011).
The stamp products include a first day cover, stamp pack, sheetlet of 10 x 60c stamps and a maxicard. The stamp and associated products are now available from participating Australia Post retail outlets, via mail order on 1800 331 794 and online at www.auspost.com.au/stamps while stocks last.
