Celebrating the customs which make Christmas special!
Issue information
The Christmas 1994 issue comprised six stamps, which not only celebrated the customs we hold dear, but reminded us of the warmth and spirit of togetherness which is so much a part of Christmas.
Most adults will have special memories of Christmas as a child. Perhaps it's the feeling of intense anticipation and excitement as the tree is trimmed ready for the big day; the sight of the 'Christmas Story' brought to life with a nativity scene featuring Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and the animals which shared the stable; or the magical sound of carol singers' voices filling the church.
Although we lose some of that child-like awe as we grow up it is replaced with something more permanent. An appreciation of the opportunity Christmas gives us to celebrate with the people we love.
Product Listing for Christmas 1994
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Single Stamp | Single 45c 'Children with Nativity Scene' gummed stamp. | $0.45 |
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Single Stamp | Single 70c 'Father, Child and Nativity' gummed stamp. | $0.70 |
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Single Stamp | Single $1.00 'Carol Singers, Stained Glass Window' gummed stamp. | $1.00 |
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Single Stamp | Single $1.50 'Children and Candle' gummed stamp. | $1.50 |
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Single Stamp | Single $1.80 'Nativity' gummed stamp. | $1.80 |
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Single Stamp | Single 45c 'Father Christmas and Christmas Tree' self-adhesive stamp. | $0.45 |
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Miniature Sheet | Mint, used or cancelled miniature sheet. | $2.95 |
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First Day Cover | First day cover with stamps affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue. | $6.95 |
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Miniature Sheet First Day Cover | First day cover with miniature sheet affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue. | $3.20 |
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Self-adhesive Booklet | Booklet containing 10 x 45c self-adhesive stamps. | $4.50 |
Technical information
| Date of issue: | 21 September 1994 |
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| Designer: | Karen Odiam, Wellington, NZ |
| Printers: | Sheet stamps: Leigh-Mardon, Australia; Booklet Stamps: Southern Colour Print, New Zealand |
| Stamp size: | 35mm x 30mm: Booklet stamp: 30mm x 25mm; Miniature sheet: 125mm 100mm |
| Sheet size: | 100 stamps per sheet; Ten 45c stamps per booklet; Miniature sheet of four stamps |
| Process: | Lithography |
| Perforation gauge: | Sheet stamps: 14.25; Booklet Stamp: 12 |
| Paper type: | Coated Papers, red phosphor coated, unwatermarked |
| Period of sale: | These stamps remained on sale until 21 September 1995. |