Single $4.10 'Protection' gummed stamp.
In Chinese culture the Tiger is seen as a symbol of royal protection. Tiger slippers and hats, for example, are said to guard and protect little ones from harm. Firecrackers also offer protection at New Year by fending off evil spirits.
Those born in the year of the Tiger are considered lucky for various reasons. Click here for more information about this issue.
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| Date of issue: | 1 December 2021 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four gummed |
| Denominations: | $1.50, $2.80, $3.60 & $4.10 |
| Designed and illustrated by: | YMC Design, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Southern Colour Print, New Zealand by lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 30mm x 40mm (vertical) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 135mm x 90mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Tullis Russell 106gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 25 |
| Perforation gauge: | 14 |
| Special blocks: | Plate/imprint blocks could be obtained by purchasing at least six stamps from a sheet. Barcode blocks were available in A and B formats. |
| Period of sale: | These stamps remained on sale until 30 November 2022. First day covers were only available until 31 January 2022. |