Set of two first day covers with gummed miniature sheets affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue.
The stamps in this issue depict a peek through windows at various Christmas scenes. As it takes place in the middle of summer, much of Christmas is celebrated in daylight. The two miniature sheets on these first day covers group the stamps in daytime and nighttime celebrations.
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| Date of issue: | 2 October 2024 |
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| Number of stamps: | Five gummed stamps, three self-adhesive stamps |
| Denominations: | Gummed: $2.30, $3.30, $3.60, $4.30 & $4.90; Self-adhesive: $2.30, $3.60 & $4.90 |
| Stamps and first day covers designed by: | Sumin Ha, NZ Post, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print, Napier by lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours plus clear overgloss |
| Stamp size and format: | Gummed: 35.71mm x 50mm (vertical); Self-adhesive: 25mmx 30mm (vertical) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 150mm x 90mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Gummed: Red Phosphor gummed paper 106gsm; Self-adhesive: Arconvert Securpost MC 90/Cprint100 P11p |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | Gummed: 14.00 x 14.40; Self-adhesive: Kiss cut |
| 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 will remain on sale until 1 October 2025. First day covers will remain on sale until 1 October 2025. |
