Single $4.00 'Dove and fern' gummed stamp.
The dove and silver fern fronds featured on this gift are both symbols of peace, while the metallic gold wrap represents the gift of gold that Jesus received at birth.
This stamp issue commemorated the annual celebration of Christmas. Click here for more information.
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| Date of issue: | 4 October 2023 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four gummed, three self-adhesive |
| Denominations: | Gummed: $2.00, $3.30, $4.00 & $4.60; Self-adhesive: $2.00, $3.00 & $4.00 (booklets of 10 stamps) |
| Stamps and first day covers designed by: | Helen Perkins and Nick Jarvie, NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print, Napier, New Zealand by lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours plus clear overgloss |
| Stamp size and format: | Gummed: 25mmx 30mm (vertical); Self-adhesive: 25mm x 30mm (vertical) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 150mm x 90mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Gummed: Red phosphor gummed stamp paper 106gsm; Self-adhesive: Arconvert Securpost MC 90/Cprint100 P11p |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | Gummed: 13.33 x 13.6; Self-adhesive: kiss cut |
| Special blocks: | Plate/imprint blocks could be obtained by purchasing at least six stamps from a sheet. Barcode blocks were available in A and B formats. |
| Period of sale: | These stamps remained on sale until 3 October 2024. First day covers remained on sale until 1 December 2023. |
