First day cover with gummed miniature sheet affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue.
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 are 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. |