Youth hostels are an international phenomenon. Their aim is to:
… help all, but especially young people of limited means to a greater knowledge and understanding of the world, particularly by providing hostels for them in their travels and thus promoter their health, education and recreation.
On 13 September 1989 Australia Post will issue a 41c stamp to commemorate the 50th Anniverary of Youth Hostels in Australia.
The stamp design depicts a group of young people outside an Australian youth hotels. There is an atmosphere of active enjoyment as they prepare for a day on the track.
Details
- Date of Issue: 13 September 1989
- Withdrawn Date:
- 26 September 1989 (FDC)
- 31 January 1990 (stamp)
- Designer: Priscilla Cutter, Melbourne
- Printer: Leigh-Mardon Pty Ltd, Melbourne (Moorabbin)
- Press:
- Process: Photolithography
- Colours: Yellow – Magenta – Cyan – Grey-Olive – Black
- Paper: CPL unwatermarked white paper incorporating helecon
- Watermark: None
- Perf: 13.25 x 13.75 (comb)
- Sheet:
- Printed in 3 sheets ( A B C) with each sheet consisting of an upper and lower pane of 50 stamps (R10 x 5).
- Distrbuted in sheets of 100 stamps.
- Quantity:
First Day Cover
