Australia Post issued the Self-Adhesive stamps of the Platypus in 3 different formats on December 19, 2022.
A - se-tenant in rolls of 100 stamps alternating with Easter Quoll.,
( COARSE PRINTING ) scarcity : very common
B - se-tenant in Booklet Panes of 10 stamps alternating with Easter Quoll.
( FINE SCREEN PRINTING ) scarcity : not very common
C - se-tenant in Booklet Panes of 20 stamps alternating with Easter Quoll.
( FINE SCREEN PRINTING ) scarcity : not very common
Version A has marbled printing, as seen in the number $1.20
Versions B & C have clear distinct printing, as seen in the number $1.20
and cannot be distinguished unless MNH and having booklet backing paper attached.
You will receive 2 stamps on paper
- 2 (both) with Fine Screen printing ( Type B or C )
Australia Post has brought in Security Measures
that hinder removing these stamps from paper
when using lukewarm water, as has been the case in the past.
- Hence, I now sell these stamps attached to paper.