Collect the set of six stamps, miniature sheet and first day cover with the presentation, which includes commentary by Phillip O’Shea, CNZM, CVO, New Zealand Herald of Arms Extraordinary to Queen Elizabeth and now to His Majesty King Charles III.
As an Officer of Arms (Herald) Phillip is a member of the Royal Household. He designed the insignia of the three New Zealand Orders and a range of other decorations and medals instituted by Queen Elizabeth II. He is regarded as an authority on honours systems and matters relating to the monarchy. He attended the Queen at events during her visits to New Zealand between 1977 and 2002.
This stamp issue commemorates the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II (1926 - 2022). Click here for more information.
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| Date of issue: | 6 September 2023 |
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| Number of stamps: | Six gummed |
| Denominations: | $2.00 x 3, $3.30 x 2 & $4.60 |
| Stamps and first day covers designed by: | Nick Jarvie, NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print Napier, New Zealand by offset lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 35mm x 35mm |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 150mm x 90mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Tullis Russell 106gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | 14.286 x 13.895 |
| 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 5 September 2024. First day covers will remain on sale until 1 November 2023. |
