Sheet of 20 x $4.90'George Nēpia' gummed stamps.
George Nēpia leads the Haka on the Saint Helen’s ground before the fifth match, against Swansea. Nēpia became known for his exceptional skills as a fullback and played all 32 games.
This stamp issue celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 1924-25 rugby union tour of the United Kingdom, Ireland, France and Canada. Click here for more information.
| Date of issue: | 7 August 2024 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four gummed stamps |
| Denominations: | $2.30, $3.60, $4.90 & $5.60 |
| Designed and illustrated by: | Hannah Fortune, NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print, Napier by lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 46mm x 35mm (x 3 horizontal), 35mm x 46mm (x 1 vertical) |
| 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: | 14.286 x 14.47 |
| 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 6 August 2025. First day covers will also remain on sale until 6 August 2025. |