Title:
Numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus)
Description:
The numbat, also known as the banded anteater, marsupial anteater, or walpurti, is an insectivorous marsupial native to Western Australia and recently re-introduced to South Australia. Its diet consists almost exclusively of termites.
Country:
Australia
Denomination:
6 d - Australian penny
Issue Date:
1960-09-30
Color:
Brown
Print Method:
Recess
Perforation:
comb 14¾ x 14
Watermark:
No Watermark
Dimensions:
21 x 24 mm
Emission:
Definitive
Series:
Queen Elizabeth II, Fauna and Flora
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:AU 294,Sn:AU 320,Yt:AU 253A,Sg:AU 316,Bru:AU 357A,Sev:AU 356,Un:AU 320,Col:AU 1960.09.30-01
Date Added:
2025-10-29 06:15:24
Themes:
Animals (Fauna) | Anteaters | Mammals | Marsupials
Date Added:
2025-10-29 06:15:24