Single $3.00 'The King and Queen Consort' gummed stamp.
This official portrait of the King and Queen consort was taken during Wales Week 2019 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Charles’ investiture as Prince of Wales. In 1969 Charles gave a speech in both English and Cymraeg (Welsh) after spending nine weeks learning the endangered language at Aberystwyth University.
This stamp issue celebrates the accession and coronation of King Charles III. Click here for more information.
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Date of issue: | 3 May 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: | Hannah Fortune, NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
Printer and process: | Brebner Print Napier, New Zealand by offset lithography |
Number of colours: | Four process colours plus overgloss |
Stamp size and format: | 45mm x 35mm (horizontal) |
Miniature sheet size and format: | 150mm x 90mm (horizontal) |
Paper type: | Arconvert Securpost Premium gummed 110gsm |
Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
Perforation gauge: | 14.47 x 14.286 |
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 3 May 2024. First day covers will remain on sale until 28 June 2023. |