Single $4.00 "Blue & orange" gummed stamp.
British engineer and producer David Tickle has contributed to albums by Blondie, Prince and U2, among others. But it was as a near-unknown 20-year-old that he produced his first album: True Colours by Split Enz.
This stamp issue highlighted an iconic Kiwi band in celebration of New Zealand Music Month. Click here for more information.
Check out the full range of single stamps here.
| Date of issue: | 1 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Number of stamps: | Four gummed stamps |
| Denominations: | $2.00, $3.30, $4.00 & $6.90 |
| Stamps and first day covers designed by: | Nick Jarvie, 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: | 35mm x 45mm (vertical) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 150mm x 65mm (horizontal) |
| Limited edition miniature sheet size and format: | 150mm x 90mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Red phosphor gummed 106gsm |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | 14.29 x 13.9 |
| 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 30 April 2025. |