First day cover with four gummed stamps affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue.
This stamp issue commemorated the sacrifices of animals who have served Aotearoa New Zealand. Click here for more information.
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| Date of issue: | 5 March 2025 |
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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: | Sumin Ha, NZ Post, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print, Napier by lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours with select overgloss |
| Stamp size and format: | 50mm x 35.71mm (horizontal) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 135mm x 90mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Tullis Russell Red Phosphor Gummed 106gsm |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | 14.00 x 14.40 |
| Special blocks: | Plate/Imprint blocks could be obtained by purchasing at least five stamps from a sheet. Barcode blocks were available in A and B formats. |
| Period of sale: | These stamps remained on sale until 4 March 2026. |
