Title:
Birth Centenary of Dame Nellie Melba
Description:
Born Helen Porter Michel in Richmond (near Melbourne) on 19 May, 1861. Died 23 Feb, 1931 in Sydney. An Australian soprano and "Prima donna absoluta” for many years.
Country:
Australia
Denomination:
5 d - Australian penny
Issue Date:
1961-09-20
Color:
Deep bright blue
Print Method:
Recess
Perforation:
comb 14½ x 14¾
Watermark:
No Watermark
Dimensions:
24 x 29 mm
Emission:
Commemorative
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:AU 314,Sn:AU 341,Yt:AU 275,Sg:AU 340,Bru:AU 384A,Sev:AU 370,Un:AU 342,Col:AU 1961.09.20-01
Date Added:
2025-10-29 06:15:24
Themes:
Anniversaries and Jubilees | Famous People | Music | Operas | Singers | Women
Date Added:
2025-10-29 06:15:24
