New stamps released for ANZAC Day focusing on peace efforts

As conflict simmers in the Middle East, Australia Post has released two new commemorative ANZAC Day stamps centred not on warfare, but peace and post-war recovery.

Based on rare World War I peace bond posters, the stamps are titled Preparing for Peace: World War I Posters.

The $1.70 domestic stamp features a returned World War I serviceman embracing his wife and child and reads 'For Home and Country: Buy Peace Bonds'.

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It is based closely on a 1918 American 'Victory Liberty Loan' poster, with the only difference being the Australian digger's slouch hat.

The $3 international stamp depicts a returned soldier walking towards a peacefully Australian rural landscape and reads 'His Future – Make It Sure! Buy Peace Bonds'.

The stamp is based on a poster by renowned Australian poster artist James Northfield which was published in 1919.

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The posters aimed to encourage Australians to buy peace bonds to support the post-war recovery efforts.

Both stamps are available from today in post offices and online.

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