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Official issuer of New Zealand stamps & commemorative coins
Call: 06 262 7262

2023 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 20th Anniversary Set of First Day Covers

$20.20
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Set of two first day covers with six gummed stamp affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 20th Anniversary celebrates the talent of Kiwi filmmakers and the films’ legacy in Aotearoa New Zealand. Click here for more information about the stamp issue.

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Date of issue: 1 November 2023
Number of stamps: Six gummed stamps
Denominations: $2.00 x 2, $3.30 x 2, $4.00 & $4.60
Stamp designs: $2.00 Arwen, $2.00 The Lair of Shelob, $3.30 The Army of the Dead, $3.30 The Shieldmaiden of Rohan, $4.00 Gandalf and the Moth, $4.60 The Ring is Mine
Stamps and first day covers designed by: Sacha Lees, Wellington, 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 35.71mm (horizontal)
Miniature sheet size and format: 112mm x 66mm (horizontal)
Paper type: Tullis Russell 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 31 October 2024. First day covers will remain on sale until 27 December 2023. Miniature sheet first day covers will remain on sale indefinitely.

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  • 5
    Awesome!!!

    Posted by Santiago on 2nd Jan 2024

    Very beautiful First Day Covers with stunning illustrations!!!

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