Australian Antarctic Territory – Antarctic Krill Set of Stamps (2 x $1.70, 2 x $3.40)
Product overview
- Set of gummed stamps
- Two $1.70 and two $3.40 stamps
- Part of Australian Antarctic Territory – Antartic Krill stamp issue
This set of stamps contains all stamps from the Australian Antarctic Territory – Antartic Krill stamp issue.
The images above are a guide only. This item may not be in the configuration shown above.
Antarctic Krill Euphausia superba is the dominant species of krill in Antarctic waters. Weighing around a gram and six centimetres long, an adult Antarctic Krill resembles a small, transparent reddish prawn. They are the most abundant species in the Southern Ocean and congregate in huge swarms, kilometres wide and up to 100 metres deep. With a density of around 30,000 individuals per cubic metre, the swarm colours the sea a pink brown.
Antarctic Krill are critical to the Antarctic ecosystem. They are essential food for most larger Antarctic animals, including those depicted on the stamps: the Humpback Whale, Crabeater Seal, Chinstrap Penguin and seabirds, including the Antarctic Petrel.
Antarctic Krill are threatened by climate change, changes in sea ice and acidification of the ocean. Changes to the krill population will affect the entire Southern Ocean ecosystem. The Australian Antarctic Division conducts research on Antarctic Krill.
Background information, technical details and gallery images on all our latest stamp issues are available on the Australia Post Collectables website.
- Issue date: 26 August 2025
- Issue withdrawal date: 1 March 2026
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To ensure you have the correct postage for sending your letter or card, please check our up-to-date postage rates.
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Australian Antarctic Territory – Antarctic Krill Set of Stamps (2 x $1.70, 2 x $3.40)
This set of stamps contains all stamps from the Australian Antarctic Territory – Antartic Krill stamp issue.
The images above are a guide only. This item may not be in the configuration shown above.
Antarctic Krill Euphausia superba is the dominant species of krill in Antarctic waters. Weighing around a gram and six centimetres long, an adult Antarctic Krill resembles a small, transparent reddish prawn. They are the most abundant species in the Southern Ocean and congregate in huge swarms, kilometres wide and up to 100 metres deep. With a density of around 30,000 individuals per cubic metre, the swarm colours the sea a pink brown.
Antarctic Krill are critical to the Antarctic ecosystem. They are essential food for most larger Antarctic animals, including those depicted on the stamps: the Humpback Whale, Crabeater Seal, Chinstrap Penguin and seabirds, including the Antarctic Petrel.
Antarctic Krill are threatened by climate change, changes in sea ice and acidification of the ocean. Changes to the krill population will affect the entire Southern Ocean ecosystem. The Australian Antarctic Division conducts research on Antarctic Krill.
Background information, technical details and gallery images on all our latest stamp issues are available on the Australia Post Collectables website.
- Issue date: 26 August 2025
- Issue withdrawal date: 1 March 2026
Visit the articles section of the Australia Post Collectables website for additional content relating to stamp issues, including interviews with experts and designers.
To ensure you have the correct postage for sending your letter or card, please check our up-to-date postage rates.
Australia Post Collectables is a one-stop shop for stamp and coin collectors – a wealth of collectables information in one place.
Access information about special offers, latest stamp and coin releases, licensed products and limited-edition collectables, as well as articles on current and historical philatelic topics. Explore our stamp issues archive, and browse the latest stamp bulletins, too.
Join the Collecting Community
The Australia Post philatelic Collecting Community connects like-minded people with a tailored collecting experience. Receive community-only offers, be the first to preview our releases, and much more. Join today.
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