Cancelled set of three gummed stamps.
Individual stamps included in this set
$3.50 Fitzroy Bay, Marlborough Sounds
Accounting for 1,500km of New Zealand’s coastline, the Marlborough Sounds rests at the northern tip of the South Island. Bordered by a delicate collection of sheltered inlets and bays, its three main bodies of water are Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds.
$4.20 Whanganui River
New Zealand’s longest navigable river runs from Mount Tongariro down into Whanganui National Park. For over 800 years, Māori have lived here, and along the river are many marae (Māori meeting houses). Local iwi (tribes) have a strong connection with the river.
$4.70 Mount Ngauruhoe
Mt Ngauruhoe has been active for at least 2,500 years. Historically New Zealand’s most active volcano, it has produced more than 60 eruptive episodes since 1839, but there have been no eruptions since 1975. The mountain became a special attraction for visitors after it played the role of the fictional Mount Doom in The Lord of the Rings.
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June Issue
| Date of issue: | 3 June 2020 |
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| Number of stamps: | Two gummed stamps |
| Denominations: | $4.00 and $10.00 |
| Stamps and first day cover designed by: | NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Southern Colour Print, New Zealand by offset lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 30mm x 25mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Gummed: Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper; Self-adhesive: Tullis Russell 210gsm PSA red phosphor stamp paper |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 50 |
| Perforation gauge: | 13.33 x 13.60 |
| Period of sale: | Unless stocks are exhausted earlier, these stamps will remain on sale until further notice. The first day cover will remain on sale until 28 July 2020. |
August Issue
| Date of issue: | 5 August 2020 |
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| Number of stamps: | Three gummed stamps and one self-adhesive stamp |
| Denominations: | Self-adhesive: $3.50; Gummed: $3.50, $4.20 and $4.70 |
| Stamps and first day cover designed by: | New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Southern Colour Print, New Zealand by offset lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 30mm x 25mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Gummed: Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper; Self-adhesive: Tullis Russell 210gsm PSA red phosphor stamp paper |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 50 |
| Perforation gauge: | 13.33 x 13.60 |
| Period of sale: | Unless stocks are exhausted earlier, these stamps will remain on sale until further notice. The first day cover will remain on sale until 30 September 2020. |
