Association football (soccer) and netball were chosen as the sports to be represented on the 1970 Health issue.
Issue information
The proceeds of the 'Health' value of health stamps were donated to the Children's Health Camps movement.
2 1/2c + 1c
Girls playing netball.
3c + 1c
Boys playing football with the goalkeeper making a spectacular save.
21c
Miniature sheet incorporating six 2 1/2c + 1c stamps.
24c
Miniature sheet incorporating six 3c + 1c stamps.
Technical information
| Date of Issue: | 5 August 1970 |
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| Designers: | L C Mitchell, Wellington |
| Printers: | Thomas De La Rue, England |
| Stamp Size: | 41mm x 25mm |
| Sheet Size: | 100 stamps per sheet |
| Process: | Delacryl |
| Perforation Gauge: | 13.5 |
| Paper Type: | Chalk surfaced, unwatermarked |