Sheet of 20 x $3.30 'The Army of the Dead' gummed stamps.
With the forces of Gondor outnumbered, Aragorn takes to the Paths of the Dead, calling on dead warriors to recover the honour they’ve lost. The Army of the Dead prove a decisive factor, overrunning Sauron’s terrified orcs and other creatures, with Legolas and Gimli competing for success at their side. The film’s ‘behind the scenes’ documentary shows the crew scouting locations for the Paths of the Dead, settling on the distinctive Putangirua Pinnacles in the Wairarārapa.
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.
| Date of issue: | 1 November 2023 |
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| 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. |
