First day cover with four gummed stamps affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue.
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| Date of issue: | 4 September 2024 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four gummed stamps |
| Denominations: | $2.30, $3.60, $4.30 & $4.90 |
| Stamps and first day covers designed by: | Helcia Berryman, Mopsy Creative, Kapiti Coast, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print, Napier by lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 35mm x 35mm (square) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 150mm x 85mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Red Phosphor gummed 106gsm |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | 14.286 x 13.895 |
| 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 and first day covers remained on sale until 3 September 2025. |
