1956 Olympics Issue

Issued to commemorate the 16th Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia which ran from November 22 through December 8, 1956.

Regular stamps: 358, 359, 360 361

Air mail stamps: C104, C105

Air mail souvenir sheet: C106

Issue date	November 15, 1956
Designer
Printing method	Lithographed
Printer	E. A. Wright Bank Note Company
Paper	Unwatermarked
Perforation	12
Sheet size	4c 5x5, 6c 5x5, 8c 5x5, 10c 5x5, 12c 5x5, 20c 5x5
Subjects	4c - Kangaroo and Emu, 6c Discus Thrower; 8c - Goddess of Victory and Olympic Symbols; 10c - Chariot Race; 12c - Olympic Park Stadium, Melbourne; 20c - Map of Australia and Torch; 40c - Map of Australia and Torch