Stamp Collecting Knowledge Assessment

The video explores the history and appeal of stamp collecting in Australia, highlighting its origins, the allure of valuable stamps like the Inverted Jenny and British Guiana, and the fun of collecting and trading. It discusses Australia Post's annual themed stamp series and provides guidance on starting a personal collection, emphasizing the enjoyment and potential value of the hobby.

When did Australians start collecting stamps?

• In 2016

• In 1840

• Over 150 years ago

• In 1918

What is the name of the famous American stamp that sold for over one and a half million dollars?

• The Inverted Jenny

• The British Guiana

• The Southern Corroboree Frog

• The Orange Belly Parrot

Which factors determine the value of a stamp?

• Price, popularity, and rarity

• Color, size, and shape

• Country of origin, design, and material

• Age, scarcity, and condition

What makes stamp collecting fun besides the value of the stamps?

• Only collecting rare stamps

• Collecting colorful, interesting, or unusual stamps

• Selling stamps for profit

• Collecting stamps from only one country

What does Australia Post dedicate a whole month to each year?

• Letter writing

• Stamp collecting

• Postcard sending

• Parcel delivery

Which animals were featured in the endangered species series?

• Koala and Kangaroo

• Orange Belly Parrot and Southern Corroboree Frog

• Asian Elephant and Western Lowland Gorilla

• Both B and C

Which planets were visited in the space-themed stamp series?

• Only Earth and Mars

• All eight planets

• Only Jupiter and Saturn

• Only Mercury and Venus

What kind of illustrations were used in the dinosaur-themed stamp series?

• Abstract art

• Beautifully illustrated drawings

• Cartoons

• Photographs

What do you need to start your own stamp collection?

• A computer and internet access

• A catalog and a guidebook

• A magnifying glass and tweezers

• A stamp album and some stamps

Where can you get stamps to start your collection?

• All of the above

• By asking family to save stamps

• By swapping with friends

• From your local Australia Post shop