Collect the miniature sheet, first day cover and full set of stamps with the Ross Dependency: Science on Ice presentation pack. In it you’ll find out more about the scientists behind the studies featured on the stamps and their fascinating research.
Explore the work of New Zealand’s leading Antarctic sea ice scientists with the latest Ross Dependency stamp issue. Click here to find out more.
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| Date of issue: | 2 November 2022 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four gummed stamps |
| Denominations: | $1.70, $3.00, $3.80 & $4.30 |
| Designed and illustrated by: | Chris Jones, Graphetti , Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Southern Colour Print, New Zealand by lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours plus overgloss |
| Stamp size and format: | 30mm x 40mm (vertical) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 150mm x 90mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Arconvert securpost premium gummed 110gsm |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | 13.33 x 13.6 |
| Special blocks: | Plate/imprint blocks may be obtained by purchasing at least six stamps from a sheet. Barcode blocks are available in A and B formats. |
| Period of sale: | Unless stocks are exhausted earlier, these stamps will remain on sale until 1 November 2023. First day covers will remain on sale until 1 January 2023. |
