Australian FDC Guide
An illustrated guide to Australian First Day Covers.

World Weather Watch and Satellite Communication (1968-I01)

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Cover - FDC (generic) - Both weather stamps


Cover Details

Date of Issue1968-03-20
Type of CoverFirst Day Cover (gummed)
DescriptionFeaturing the generic cachet and both stamps.
Stamps on Cover5c, 20c
General Notes
  • This is a generic (aka "Shield") cover, the PMG produced the cacheted envelopes and post offices or collectors affixed stamps. There are a number of colour combinations of the shield patterns; solid or hollow, grey, dark grey, fawn or brown. These were blank envelopes and any combination of stamps may be found on them.

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