Read more about the Year of the Snake with the presentation pack, with commentary by writer Cadence Chung. Cadence is a poet, student, composer and musician from Te-Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington), currently studying at the New Zealand School of Music. Her debut poetry book Anomalia was published in April 2022 by Tender Press. She’s inspired by antique stores, classic literature and New Zealand history. Her favourite part of Chinese New Year is the cultural performances such as dragon dancing.
The pack includes a set of four stamps, a miniature sheet and a first day cover.
This stamp issue celebrates the Chinese New Year in the Year of the Snake. Click here for more information.
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| Date of issue: | 15 January 2025 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four gummed stamps |
| Denominations: | $2.30, $3.60, $4.90 & $7.20 |
| Stamps and first day covers designed by: | YMC Design, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print, Napier by lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 30mm x 40mm (vertical) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 135mm x 90mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Arconvert Securpost Premium Gummed 110gsm |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | 13.33 |
| 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 14 January 2026. First day covers will remain on sale until 14 January 2026. |
