Sheet of 20 x $3.30 'Aurora Over Base' gummed stamps.
Scott Base is a special place - you would struggle to find a wastewater treatment plant with a better view.
This stamp issue commemorates the planned refurbishment of Scott Base, New Zealand’s home on Ross Island, Antarctica. Click here for more information.
Date of issue: | 6 September 2023 |
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Number of stamps: | Four gummed stamps |
Denominations: | $2.00, $3.30, $4.00 & $4.60 |
Stamps and first day covers designed by: | Helcia Berryman, Mopsy Creative , Kapiti Coast, New Zealand |
Printer and process: | Brebner Print, Napier, New Zealand by offset lithography |
Number of colours: | Four process colours |
Stamp size and format: | 50mm x 30mm (horizontal) |
Miniature sheet size and format: | 150mm x 80mm (horizontal) |
Paper type: | Red phosphor gummed stamp paper 106gsm |
Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
Perforation gauge: | 14.40 x 14.00 |
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 Novermber 2023. |