Sheet of 20 x $2.90 'Lucky Peach' stamps.
The peach symbolises a long and happy life, and in Chinese folklore it is used as an emblem of immortality. Displaying, eating or gifting a peach makes for a time-honoured lunar new year tradition. The peach is also used here to represent the contributions of fruit shops up and down the country. One standout name in particular is that of Jack Lum. His fruit and vegetable business has been operating in Reumuera, Auckland for over 50 years. While he might sell lucky peaches, it’s clear his enduring success comes from grit and hard work.
This stamp issue celebrates the Chinese New Year in the Year of the Horse. Click here to find out more.
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| Date of issue: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four gummed |
| Denominations: | $2.90, $4.20, $4.70 & $7.60. |
| 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: | Gummed: 30mm x 40mm (vertical) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 135mm x 90mm (horizontal) |
| First day cover size and format: | 205mm x 120mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Tullis Russell Truwhite non-phosphor 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 and first day covers will remain on sale until 13 January 2027. |
