The 2012 Self-adhesive Scenic Definitive issue featured the beautiful Lake Rotorua.
Issue information
A change to international postage rates led to increased demand for a self-adhesive $2.40 stamp. The $2.40 rate is widely used on international letters and on extra-large letters domestically. Therefore, New Zealand Post issued this 2012 Self-adhesive Scenic Definitive stamp featuring Lake Rotorua.
Product Listing for 2012 Self-adhesive Scenic Definitive
| Image | Title | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Stamp | Single $2.40 'Lake Rotorua' self-adhesive stamp. | $2.40 | |
| First Day Cover | First day cover with one stamp affixed. | $2.90 | |
| Booklet | Self-adhesive booklet of 5x $2.40 stamps. | $12.00 |
Technical information
| Date of issue: | 1 February 2012 |
|---|---|
| Number of stamps: | One self-adhesive stamp |
| Stamps and first day cover designed by: | Stamps Business, New Zealand Post, Wellington |
| Printers and process: | Southern Colour Print Ltd by offset lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours (tagged with red phosphor) |
| Stamp size and format: | 30mm x 25mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Avery Dennison B100 Gloss-back non phosphor PSA (booklets), Avery Dennison B90 Kraft-back non phosphor PSA (single stamps/jumbo rolls) |
| Perforation gauge: | Die cut |
| Period of sale: | This stamp remained on sale until 31 January 2016. |
