Cancelled gummed miniature sheet.
This stamp issue commemorated the planned refurbishment of Scott Base, New Zealand’s home on Ross Island, Antarctica. Click here for more information.
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| 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 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 5 September 2024. First day covers remained on sale until 1 November 2023. |