Set of barcode A blocks.
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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. |
