2016-01-27 Wed

Australia Post released eleven bright stamps that commemorate most loved and celebrated singles tennis players. They are also the recipients of the 2016 Australia Post Legends Award.

The 2016 Australia Post Legends Award recipients are Pat Cash, Ashley Cooper AO, Roy Emerson, Neale Fraser AO MBE, Evonne Goolagong Cawley AO MBE, John Newcombe AO OBE, Patrick Rafter, Tony Roche AO MBE, Ken Rosewall AM MBE, Frank Sedgman AM and Fred Stolle AO.

2016 marks 20 years of the Australia Post Legends Award, celebrating outstanding Australians who have inspired the community. These $1 stamps depict Australian Tennis Legends who were the emperors of the Tennis since 1937 till today.

The 2016 Legends will feature on a $1 stamp as well as a stamp pack, first day cover, a set of maxi cards and booklet of 10 stamps for collectors.

The 2016 Australia Post Australian Legends will be honoured at official Australia Day Council event; where each Legend will also be presented with a 24-carat gold replica of their stamp.