Saya Sakakibara immortalised on a stamp
After her triumphant race in Paris, Helensburgh BMX gold medallist Saya Sakakibara has been recognised with an official Australian Olympic stamp. Australia Post is honouring Australian athletes who win gold with their official Olympic medal ceremony...
After her triumphant race in Paris, Helensburgh BMX athlete Saya Sakakibara has been recognised with an Australian Olympic stamp.
Australia Post is honouring Australian gold medallists by featuring a photo from their Olympic medal ceremony on a series of collectable $1.50 stamps.
A set of 10 costs $15 and can be ordered now via Australia Post's website.
Saya stamps are expected to be in store at participating post offices by Friday.
In a media release promoting the Olympic stamps, Australia Post Executive General Manager Retail, Josh Bannister, said: “Australia Post is proud to support the incredible talent in the Aussie Olympic team and honour our gold medal winners with their own official stamp. Recognising athletes on a stamp that is accessible to their families and all Australians is a special tribute.
“Whether it be in the pool, track, courtside, on the pitch or in the ring, Aussies can throw their support behind their favourite gold medallists and take home a piece of history with a stamp or coin, sharing the love and excitement for the Paris Olympics.”
More souvenir stamps include the official Royal Australian Mint 2024 Australian Olympic Team coloured $2 three-coin collection and the individual 2024 Paralympics Team coloured $2 coin folder as part of Australia Post’s “Paris 2024 Olympic Games” collection.
