Macao 2018 was held from 21 – 24 September 2018. New Zealand Post created a range of unique products especially for this event.
Issue information
The Macao stamp exhibition was the first great international philatelic event in Asia organised by the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. It took place at The Venetian Macao - Conference & Exhibition Centre from 21 to 24 September 2018.
From 1977 to 2017, a total of 34 exhibitions have been held in different parts of Asia - Macao 2018 is the 35th Asian International Stamp Exhibition.
New Zealand Post created unique 2018 Round Kiwi and Predator Free 2050 miniature sheets and miniature sheet first day covers for this event.
Product Listing for Macao 2018 Exhibition
| Image | Title | Description | Price |
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Miniature Sheet | Mint, used or cancelled gummed '2018 Round Kiwi' miniature sheet. | $5.80 |
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Miniature Sheet | Mint, used or cancelled gummed 'Predator Free 2050' miniature sheet. | $5.80 |
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Souvenir Cover | First day cover with '2018 Round Kiwi' souvenir sheet affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue. | $6.30 |
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Souvenir Cover | First day cover with 'Predator Free 2050' souvenir sheet affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue. | $6.30 |
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Imperforate Sheet | Pressed 'Predator Free 2050' imperforate miniature sheet (perforated in Macao). | $5.80 |
Technical information
| Date of issue: | 21 September 2018 |
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| Stamps: | Miniature sheet (three x 2018 Round Kiwi stamps), miniature sheet (three x Predator Free 2050 stamps), imperforate miniature sheet (three x Predator Free 2050 stamps) |
| Denominations: | Each miniature sheet has a face value of $4.80 plus $1.00 surcharge for Philatelic Trust, totalling $5.80 each |
| Miniature sheet and first day covers designed by: | Stamps and Collectables, New Zealand Post |
| Printer and process: | Southern Colour Print by offset lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | Miniature sheet (2018 Round Kiwi stamps): 130mm x 90mm; Miniature sheet (Predator Free 2050 stamps): 160mm x 90mm |
| Number of stamps per miniature sheet: | Three |
| Paper type: | Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper |
| Perforation gauge: | 2018 Round Kiwi 14.48, Predator Free 2050 14.56 x 14.06 |
| Period of sale: | These stamps remained on sale until 20 September 2019. First day covers remained on sale until 20 November 2018. |
