Since the inaugural Rugby World Cup Tournament in 1987, the world has come together in union every four years to celebrate this spectacular Tournament. In 2011.
Issue information
This range of collectables included two stamp denominations (60 cents and $1.90), a first day cover, a miniature sheet, a miniature sheet first day cover, and a presentation pack – all bearing the image of the distinctive Rugby World Cup 2011 brand.
With the Tournament in Aotearoa, New Zealand, it’s only fitting that the Rugby World Cup 2011 brand had a uniquely New Zealand feel. The stylistic interpretation of the Hammerhead Shark (Mangōpare) and the Fern shoot (Koru) appeared on the first day cover and miniature sheet first day cover. The Mangōpare symbolises strength, determination, strategy and team play, while the Koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection and encouraging new beginnings. These two powerful symbols combined to convey the idea of the world coming together in union for Rugby’s ultimate Tournament.
Product Listing for 2010 Rugby World Cup
| Image | Title | Description | Price |
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Single Stamp | Single 60c 'Rugby World Cup Logo' gummed stamp. | $0.60 |
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Single Stamp | Single $1.90 'Rugby World Cup Logo' gummed stamp. | $1.90 |
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Miniature Sheet | Mint, used or cancelled miniature sheet. | $5.00 |
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First Day Cover | First day cover with stamps affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue. | $3.00 |
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Miniature Sheet First Day Cover | First day cover with miniature sheet affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue. | $5.50 |
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Souvenir Cover | First day cover with stamps affixed from the Champion Caterbury Awards in Christchurch. Cancelled on the first day of issue. | $3.00 |
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Souvenir Cover | First day cover with stamps affixed from the RWC 2011 Business breakfast in Wellington. Cancelled on the first day of issue. | $3.00 |
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Presentation Pack | Presentation Pack which included a miniature sheet, a miniature sheet first day cover and sheet of 10 x 60c stamps. | $16.50 |
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Participating Unions Stamp Sheet | Utilising the design of New Zealand Post's Personalised Stamp sheets, this unique product was made up of 20 x 60c stamps. Each of the 20 stamps featured the RWC 2011 Event Mark - New Zealand, as well as the official logo of one of the 20 participating Rugby Unions. | $22.90 |
Technical information
Rugby World Cup stamps:
| Date of issue: | 9 September 2010 |
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| Number of stamps: | Two gummed and two personalised stamps |
| Miniature sheet: | One sheet with two gummed and two personalised stamps |
| Denominations: | Individual stamps were available in denominations of 60c and $1.90 (gummed and personalised stamps) |
| Stamps and first day cover designed by: | New Zealand Post Ltd, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Southern Colour Print Ltd, New Zealand by offset lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 30mm x 40mm and 35mm x 20mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 10 stamps |
| Perforation gauge: | 14 |
| Special blocks: | Plate/Imprint blocks were obtained by purchasing at least four stamps from a sheet. Barcode blocks were available in A format. |
| Period of sale: | These stamps remained on sale until 31 December 2012. |
Rugby World Cup 2011 - Participating 20 Unions stamp sheet:
| Date of issue: | June 2011 |
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| Number of stamps: | 20 gummed stamps |
| Denominations: | 20 x 60c stamps |
| Printer and process: | Collectables and Solutions Centre, New Zealand Post, New Zealand |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 35mm x 20mm (horizontal) |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 stamps |
| Special blocks: | Special blocks were not available for the Participating 20 Unions stamp sheet. |
| Period of sale: | These stamps remained on sale until 31 December 2012. |
