Set of gummed barcode b blocks.
This stamp issue celebrates Matariki, the Māori New Year, which takes place during winter each year in Aotearoa New Zealand. Click here for more information.
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| Date of issue: | 4 September 2024 |
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| Number of stamps: | Five gummed stamps |
| Denominations: | $2.30, $3.30, $3.60, $4.30 & $4.90 |
| Designed and illustrated by: | Helen Perkins, NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print, Napier by lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours plus overgloss |
| Stamp size and format: | 45.6mm x 35mm (horizontal) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 150mm x 90mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Tullis Russell red phosphor gummed 106gsm |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | 14.78 x 14.86 |
| 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: | Period of sale: Unless stocks are exhausted earlier, these stamps will remain on sale until 3 September 2025. First day covers will remain on sale until 3 September 2025. |
