On 17 March 2021, Emirates Team New Zealand entered into the history books their successful defence of the prestigious America’s Cup, winning it for a fourth time. On the seventh day of the 36th America’s Cup, the team took out the Auld Mug with a spectacular performance that saw them pull out over 500m ahead of Luna Rossa Prada Perelli. By the final gate, the Kiwis took the right-hand mark 49 seconds ahead of the Italians as they headed off on the last leg of what would become the exhilarating final race.
| Date of issue: | 17 March 2021 |
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| Number of stamps: | 6 gummed stamps |
| Denominations: | Six x $2.70 |
| Stamps designed by: | John Morris, New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer: | Collectables and Solutions Centre, New Zealand Post, Whanganui, New Zealand |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 36.95mm x 37.5mm (vertical) |
| Stamp sheet size and format: | 260mm x 170mm |
| Paper type: | Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 6 |
| Perforation gauge: | 14.40 x 14.615 |
| Period of sale: | Unless stocks are exhausted earlier, these stamps will remain on sale until 16 March 2022. |
