We celebrated the Christmas-themed artwork of Niue’s youth with the 2016 Niue Christmas stamp issue.
Issue information
Niue’s Christmas 2016 stamp issue was the result of a stamp design competition held by Niue’s primary and secondary schools. Students were asked to design a stamp based on the theme ‘What does Christmas mean to you'? The results were vibrant and eye-catching - with four winners selected from a range of age groups.
From a colourful Niuean pele pele or golden grouper fish (by Bailey Pasisi) to enjoying a feast on Christmas Day (Bentley Poihega), a beautifully wrapped Christmas gift (Iva Tanevesi) and a family decorating the tree (Flornie R Malinao), its clear that Christmas means may different things to the youth of Niue.
Accompanying the four stamps were a miniature sheet and two first day covers that beautifully complemented the stamps.
Product Listing for Niue Christmas 2016 - Stamp Design Competition
| Image | Title | Description | Price |
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Single Stamp |
Single 30c 'Bailey Pasisi, 7 years' gummed stamp. Bailey’s vibrant drawing depicts a Pele Pele (golden grouper fish), which is found in Niue’s waters. |
$0.30 |
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Single Stamp |
Single $1.40 'Bentley Poihenga, 10 years' gummed stamp. Bentley’s detailed illustration shows his family coming together to have a Christmas feast. |
$1.40 |
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Single Stamp |
Single $2.00 'Iva Tanevesi, 13 years' gummed stamp. Iva’s festive design symbolises families and friends giving and receiving gifts. |
$2.00 |
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Single Stamp |
Single $4.00 'Flornie R Malinao, 16 years' gummed stamp. Flornie’s illustration is about sharing Christmas day with the people you love. |
$4.00 |
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Miniature Sheet | Mint, used or cancelled gummed miniature sheet. | $7.70 |
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First Day Cover | First day cover with four gummed stamps affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue. | $8.20 |
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Miniature Sheet First Day Cover | First day cover with gummed miniature sheet affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue. | $8.20 |
Technical information
| Date of issue: | 7 December 2016 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four gummed |
| Denominations and designs: | $0.30, $1.40, $2.00, $4.00 |
| Stamps designed by: | 30c - Bailey Pasisi, $1.40 - Bentley Poihega, $2.00 - Iva Tanevesi, $4.00 - Flornie R Malinao |
| Miniature sheet and first day covers designed by: | Jonathan Gray, New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand; first day cover illustrations designed by FreePik |
| Printer and process: | Collectables and Solutions Centre, New Zealand Post, Whanganui, New Zealand |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 34.55mm x 35mm (vertical) |
| Paper type: | Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 12 |
| Perforation gauge: | 14.28 x 14.47 |
| Special blocks: | Plate and value blocks could be obtained by purchasing at least six stamps from a sheet. |
| Period of sale: | These stamps remained on sale until 6 December 2017. |