The Limited Edition was the ultimate collector’s item in this issue. It included an informative booklet written by Finlay Macdonald, with plate blocks of the six stamps. The Limited Edition included a colour separation of the $4.50 stamp, six imperforate numbered miniature sheets and a unique first day cover.
Avatar: The Way of Water celebrated the talent of Kiwi filmmakers and the innovation of the ground-breaking Avatar film series. Click here for more information about the stamp issue.
Check out the full range of limited editions here.
| Date of issue: | 31 March 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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 may be obtained by purchasing at least six stamps from a sheet. Barcode blocks are 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 were available until 29 February 2024. |