Sheet of 20 x $3.00 'The Catlins, Otago' gummed stamps.
Heroing the forest-inhabiting tautuku gecko, this stamp also features the Gollum galaxias fish, giant southern rātā flowers, pekapeka long-tailed bat and endemic creeping foxglove.
The artwork aims to capture a sense of discovery and hope through New Zealand’s unique biodiversity and fresh water.
This stamp issue celebrated the 100th anniversary of independent conservation organisation Forest & Bird. Click here for more information.
| Date of issue: | 5 April 2023 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four gummed stamps |
| Denominations: | $1.70, $3.00, $3.80, $4.30 |
| Stamps and first day covers designed by: | Nick Jarvie, NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Artwork by: | Rachel Walker, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print Napier, New Zealand by offset lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours plus spot overgloss |
| Stamp size and format: | 30mm x 40mm (vertical) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 90mm x 150mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Arconvert Securpost Premium Gummed 110gsm |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| 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 4 April 2024. First day covers were only available until 31 May 2023. |