Aotearoa New Zealand’s native Leiopelma frogs diverged from all other frogs over 200 million years ago, making them the most ancient group of frogs on the planet.
Before humans settled here, there were six Leiopelma frog species distributed throughout the North and South Islands. These special amphibians have been severely impacted by habitat loss and introduced predators, and three have already become extinct.
This set of four postcard features charming illustrations of New Zealand’s endemic frogs.
The Native Frogs stamp issue highlights the conservation efforts protecting Aotearoa New Zealand's unique pepeketua - Leiopelma frogs. Click here to find out more.
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| Date of issue: | 2 July 2025 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four gummed |
| Denominations: | $2.90, $4.20, $4.70 & $5.50 |
| Stamps and first day covers designed by: | Nick Jarvie, NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print, Napier by lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours. |
| Stamp size and format: | 35mm x 34.55mm (horizontal) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 120mm x 90mm (horizontal) |
| First day cover size and format: | 205mm x 120mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Tullis Russell red phosphor gummed 106gsm |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | 14.286 x 13.895 |
| 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 and first day covers will remain on sale until 1 July 2026. |
