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Australian FDC Guide

An illustrated guide to Australian First Day Covers.

Expo 70

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Issue Details

Date of Issue	1970-03-16
Issue AKA	Australian Participation, Expo 70, Osaka
Description	This issue highlights Australia's participation the (World) Expo 70 event held in Osaka, Japan. This was the first Australia Post issue to have a dedicated FDI cover.
Stamps in Issue	5c, 20c

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Royal Cover yellow/purple/red

Royal Cover yellow/black/green

Wesley Cover orange

Wesley Cover green

Sigma Cover