Bicentenary of the Arrival of Merino Sheep in Australia 1797–1997 Stamp Sheet

Celebrate 200 years of Australia’s most important agricultural legacy with this Australia Post Bicentenary of the Arrival of Merino Sheep in Australia 1797–1997 stamp sheet. Issued to mark the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the first Merino sheep in Australia, this striking presentation features 10 × 45c stamps in two alternating designs mounted on a bold multicoloured presentation card.

The stamps depict John Macarthur — the pioneering pastoralist credited with establishing the Australian Merino wool industry — alongside a Merino sheep in full fleece. The vivid abstract background in jewel tones of teal, purple, red and green reflects the rich tapestry of Australia’s wool heritage.

A significant piece of Australian agricultural and philatelic history, ideal for collectors of Australian commemorative stamps and rural heritage items.