The King's Birthday Maxicard (Set of 2)
Product overview
- Set of 2 maxicards, one each for the stamps in the issue
- Maxicards work like prepaid postcards
- Subject matter is common to the card, stamp and postmark
- Part of The King's Birthday stamp issue
This maxicard set contains maxicards from The King's Birthday stamp issue. A maxicard is a prepaid postcard with a stamp affixed and postmarked on the view side. The subject matter of a maxicard is common to the card, stamp and postmark. Prepaid postcards can be posted from any red post box located in Australia or at your local Post Office. They can be sent domestically, or worldwide.
His Majesty King Charles III was born 14 November 1948 at Buckingham Palace during the reign of his maternal grandfather, King George VI. This year His Majesty celebrates his 77th birthday. As King of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms, Charles is Australia’s Head of State, represented by the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC. King Charles has visited Australia 17 times but his first visit as monarch was from 18 to 23 October 2024. Accompanied by Queen Camilla, the King visited Sydney and Canberra, where the Royal Couple’s numerous engagements included the King’s address to Parliament House, attendance at the celebration of the Bicentenary of the New South Wales Legislative Council, a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony in Canberra, and several Meet the People Walks.
Background information, technical details and gallery images on all our latest stamp issues are available on the Australia Post Collectables website.
- Issue date: 28 October 2025
- Issue withdrawal date: 1 May 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.
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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.
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The King's Birthday Maxicard (Set of 2)
This maxicard set contains maxicards from The King's Birthday stamp issue. A maxicard is a prepaid postcard with a stamp affixed and postmarked on the view side. The subject matter of a maxicard is common to the card, stamp and postmark. Prepaid postcards can be posted from any red post box located in Australia or at your local Post Office. They can be sent domestically, or worldwide.
His Majesty King Charles III was born 14 November 1948 at Buckingham Palace during the reign of his maternal grandfather, King George VI. This year His Majesty celebrates his 77th birthday. As King of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms, Charles is Australia’s Head of State, represented by the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC. King Charles has visited Australia 17 times but his first visit as monarch was from 18 to 23 October 2024. Accompanied by Queen Camilla, the King visited Sydney and Canberra, where the Royal Couple’s numerous engagements included the King’s address to Parliament House, attendance at the celebration of the Bicentenary of the New South Wales Legislative Council, a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony in Canberra, and several Meet the People Walks.
Background information, technical details and gallery images on all our latest stamp issues are available on the Australia Post Collectables website.
- Issue date: 28 October 2025
- Issue withdrawal date: 1 May 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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