Amphilex 2002, was a major stamp exhibition held in Amsterdam from 30 August to 3 September.
Issue information
Amphilex 2002, was a major stamp exhibition held in Amsterdam from 30 August to 3 September, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the introduction of the first postage stamps in the Netherlands.
New Zealand Post commemorated this milestone with a special miniature sheet and souvenir exhibition cover. The miniature sheet incorporated two stamps from The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring stamp issue.
Product Listing for Amphilex Exhibition 2002
| Image | Title | Description | Price |
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Miniature Sheet | Mint, used or cancelled miniature sheet. | $3.50 |
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Souvenir Cover | First day cover with miniature sheet affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue. | $4.00 |
Technical information
| Date of issue: | 30 August 2002 |
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| Miniature sheet and exhibition souvenir cover designed by: | CommArts Design, Wellington |
| Cost of miniature sheet: | $3.50 |
| Cost of souvenir cover: | $4.00 |
| Printer: | Southern Colour Print, Dunedin |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 25mm x 50mm (vertical and horizontal) |
| Perforation gauge: | 14 and 14.4 |
| Paper type: | De la Rue 103gsm red phosphor stamp paper |
| Number of stamps: | Two |
| Period of sale: | These stamps remained on sale until 29 August 2003. |