2013 50c Kangaroo and Map 100 Years of Stamps PNC2013 marks the centenary of the first Australian Commonwealth stamp issue. Prior to 1913, the colonies had produced their own stamps for some 60 years, creating the rich philatelic heritage celebrated in our Colonial Heritage stamp series. This last issue in the series recognises Australias first national stamp issue. Two designs were combined at the behest of Postmaster General Charles Frazer, and the resultant Kangaroo and Map design proved