The Bangkok 2003 World Philatelic Exhibition took place in October 2003.
Issue information
The Bangkok 2003 World Philatelic Exhibition took place between 4 - 13 October 2003. Celebrating the 120th anniversary of Thai Post and postage stamps, the exhibition was a highlight of the international stamp-collecting calendar.
New Zealand Post's participation in the exhibition was commemorated by way of a special miniature sheet incorporating Thai dancers and three stamps from the Royal New Zealand Ballet 50th Anniversary stamp issue.
Product Listing for Bangkok 2003 FIP Exhibition
Image | Title | Description | Price |
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Miniature Sheet | Mint, used or cancelled miniature sheet. | $3.30 | |
Souvenir Cover | First day cover with miniature sheet affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue. | $3.80 |
Technical information
Date of issue: | 4 October 2003 |
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Miniature sheet and exhibition souvenir cover designed by : | CommArts Design, Wellington |
Cost of miniature sheet: | $3.30 |
Cost of souvenir cover: | $3.80 |
Printer: | Southern Colour Print, Dunedin |
Number of colours: | Four process colours |
Miniature sheet size: | 110mm x 80mm |
Paper type: | 103gsm Tullis Russell red phosphor stamp paper |
Number of stamps: | Three |
Period of sale: | These stamps remained on sale until 3 October 2004. |