Building on the phenomenal success of the Hong Kong ‘97 International Stamp Exhibition, Hong Kong 2001 was held from 1-5 February 2001.
Issue information
The Hong Kong Stamp Exhibition offered a rich array of the world’s finest philately exhibits for the appreciation of collectors and the public. It also created a setting for postal administrations and stamp dealers to promote their products and business.
New Zealand Post issued a Threatened Birds exhibition miniature sheet and souvenir envelope. The design combined the Hong Kong exhibition logo and the Victoria Harbour cityscape at sunset with two stamps - the North Island weka and the Okarito brown kiwi.
Product Listing for Hong Kong 2001 Expo
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| Image | Title | Description | Price |
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Miniature Sheet | Mint, used or cancelled miniature sheet. | $3.30 |
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Souvenir Cover | First day cover with miniature sheet affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue. | $3.80 |
Technical information
| Date of issue: | 1 February 2001 |
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| Stamps and miniature sheet illustrated by: | Paul Martinson, Masterton |
| Miniature sheet and souvenir cover designed by: | Stamps Business, Wellington |
| Printer and process: | Southern Colour Print, Dunedin, by offset lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 30mm x 40mm, horizontal |
| Paper type: | 103gsm red phosphor coated litho stamp paper. |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | Two |
| Perforation gauge | 14 |
| Period of sale: | These stamps remained on sale until 31 January 2002. |