First day cover with six gummed stamps affixed.
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| Date of issue: | 1 March 2023 |
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| Number of stamps: | Six gummed stamps |
| Denominations: | $1.70 x 2, $3.00, $3.80, $4.30 & $4.50 |
| Designed and illustrated by: | Chris Jones, Graphetti, Wellington New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Southern Colour Print Ltd by offset lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 35.71mm x 50mm (horizontal) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 112mm x 66mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Red phosphor gummed 106gsm |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | 14.4 x 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 29 February 2024. First day covers were only available until 26 April 2023. Miniature sheet first day covers were available until 29 February 2024. |