Australia Post celebrates iconic Holdens with nostalgic stamp collection

The new series of stamps will be available at your local post office and will feature Aussie Holden classics including “Australia’s Own Car” the 1948 Holden 48-215 sedan, the luxurious 1963 Holden EH Premier, the fast and flashy 1968 Holden HK Monaro GTS 327, the 1971 Holden HQ Kingswood Ute, a favourite of farmers and tradies and the 2006 Holden VE Commodore SS V, from the highest-selling Holden car model series.

Australia Post Executive General Manager Community and Consumer Nicole Sheffield said the new stamps would not only be a fan favourite with car enthusiasts and stamp collectors but also with the wider Australian public.

“Through our stamp releases, we’re in a unique position to highlight and honour important Australian icons and this stamp issue recognises the incredible impact that Holden had on the Australian cultural fabric,” she said.

“For generations, Holden vehicles were a constant presence in key industries, such as farming and law enforcement and a much-loved part of many Australian households.”

Over the course of six decades, Holden built more than 7.6 million vehicles for Australia and the world before the brand was wound down in 2020. While new models are no longer, many of the remaining cars sitting on driveways, garages and carparks across the country have gone up in value considerably, especially at auction.

The five $1.10 stamps are available from today with additional products including a first day cover, stamp pack, maxicards and a minisheet. Medallion covers will be available from April.

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