Set of 20 x $4.90 'Antarctic seafloor biodiversity' gummed stamps
Anemones and other marine invertebrates cover the seafloor near Scott Base, forming a diverse benthic community. Extending their tentacles into the water column, anemones feed on suspended matter and small prey. Under artificial light, the seafloor reveals vivid colours rarely seen in natural conditions, illustrating the richness of life that exists beneath Antarctica’s sea-ice.
This stamp issue explores the unseen world beneath the Antarctic sea-ice. Click here for more information.
| Date of issue: | 4 November 2026 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four |
| Denominations: | $3.60, $4.20, $4.90, $5.80. |
| 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. |
| Stamp size and format: | 25mm x 50m (vertical) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 145mm x 90mm (horizontal) |
| First day cover size and format: | 205mm x 120mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Tullis Russell red phosphor 106gsm |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | 14 x 14.4 |
| 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 and first day covers will remain on sale until 3 November 2027. |
