This stamp issue celebrates the NZ2023 International Stamp Exhibition.
Issue information
Held on 4-7 May 2023, NZ2023 was the first international stamp exhibition held in New Zealand since the successful NZ1990 World Stamp Exhibition.
Due to COVID-19 and the closing of New Zealand's borders, the NZ2020 international stamp exhibition became a much smaller national exhibition in March 2020 and closed a day early.
The event was hosted by the Ellerslie Event Centre, Auckland. NZ2023 was held under the patronage of the Federation of Inter-Asian Philately.
Date of issue: from 4 May 2023
Product listing for NZ2023 International Stamp Exhibition
| Image | Title | Description | Price |
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Miniature Sheet |
NZ2023 International Stamp Exhibition Miniature Sheet - AvatarFeaturing two stamps from the Avatar: The Way of Water stamp issue, this exhibition souvenir miniature sheet was issued on 4 May 2023. (Included $1 surcharge for Philatelic Trust) |
$7.20 |
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Limited Edition Miniature Sheet |
NZ2023 International Stamp Exhibition Limited Edition Miniature Sheet - AvatarFeaturing two stamps from the Avatar: The Way of Water stamp issue, this exhibition souvenir miniature sheet was issued on 4 May 2023. This exclusive limited edition version of the miniature sheet was only available at the exhibition. This version of the miniature sheet featured a perforated NZ2023 logo and a clear over-glossed 'NZ2023' on the stamps. (Included $1 surcharge for Philatelic Trust) |
$7.20 |
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Miniature Sheet |
NZ2023 International Stamp Exhibition Miniature Sheet - Hairy MaclaryFeaturing three stamps from the Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy stamp issue, this exhibition souvenir miniature sheet was issued on 4 May 2023. (Included $1 surcharge for Philatelic Trust) |
$7.40 |
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Limited Edition Miniature Sheet |
NZ2023 International Stamp Exhibition Limited Edition Miniature Sheet - Hairy MaclaryFeaturing three stamps from the Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy stamp issue, this exhibition souvenir miniature sheet was be issued on 5 May 2023. This exclusive limited edition version of the miniature sheet was only available at the exhibition. This version of the miniature sheet featured a perforated NZ2023 logo and a clear over-glossed 'NZ2023' on the stamps. (Included $1 surcharge for Philatelic Trust) |
$7.40 |
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Miniature Sheet |
NZ2023 International Stamp Exhibition Miniature Sheet - King Charles IIIFeaturing two stamps from the King Charles III stamp issue, this exhibition souvenir miniature sheet will be issued on 4 May 2023. (Included $1 surcharge for Philatelic Trust) |
$8.30 |
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Limited Edition Miniature Sheet |
NZ2023 International Stamp Exhibition Limited Edition Miniature Sheet - King Charles IIIFeaturing two stamps from the King Charles III stamp issue, this exhibition souvenir miniature sheet was issued on 6 May 2023. This exclusive limited edition version of the miniature sheet was only available at the exhibition. This version of the miniature sheet featured a perforated NZ2023 logo and a clear over-glossed 'NZ2023' on the stamps. (Included $1 surcharge for Philatelic Trust) |
$8.30 |
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Miniature Sheet |
NZ2023 International Stamp Exhibition Miniature Sheet - The Two TowersFeaturing two stamps from the The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 20th Anniversary stamp issue, this exhibition souvenir miniature sheet was issued on 4 May 2023. (Included $1 surcharge for Philatelic Trust) |
$7.80 |
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Limited Edition Miniature Sheet |
NZ2023 International Stamp Exhibition Limited Edition Miniature Sheet - The Two TowersFeaturing two stamps from the The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 20th Anniversary stamp issue, this exhibition souvenir miniature sheet will be issued on 7 May 2023. This exclusive limited edition version of the miniature sheet was only available at the exhibition. This version of the miniature sheet featured a perforated NZ2023 logo and a clear over-glossed 'NZ2023' on the stamps. (Included $1 surcharge for Philatelic Trust) |
$7.80 |
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Souvenir Cover |
NZ2023 International Stamp Exhibition Souvenir Cover - AvatarFirst day cover with gummed miniature sheet affixed that featured two stamps from the Avatar: The Way of Water stamp issue. This exhibition souvenir cover was cancelled on its issue date of 4 May 2023. (Included $1 surcharge for Philatelic Trust) |
$7.70 |
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Souvenir Cover |
NZ2023 International Stamp Exhibition Souvenir Cover - Hairy MaclaryFirst day cover with gummed miniature sheet affixed that featured three stamps from the Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy stamp issue. This exhibition souvenir cover was cancelled on its issue date of 5 May 2023. (Included $1 surcharge for Philatelic Trust) |
$7.90 |
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Souvenir Cover |
NZ2023 International Stamp Exhibition Souvenir Cover - King Charles IIIFirst day cover with gummed miniature sheet affixed that featured two stamps from the King Charles III stamp issue. This exhibition souvenir cover was cancelled on its issue date of 6 May 2023. (Included $1 surcharge for Philatelic Trust) |
$8.80 |
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Souvenir Cover |
NZ2023 International Stamp Exhibition Souvenir Cover - The Two TowersFirst day cover with gummed miniature sheet affixed that featured two stamps from the The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 20th Anniversary stamp issue. This exhibition souvenir cover was cancelled on its issue date of 7 May 2023. (Included $1 surcharge for Philatelic Trust) |
$8.30 |
Technical information
| Date of issue (standard exhibition miniature sheets): | 4 May 2023 |
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| Date of issue (limited edition miniature sheets): |
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| Date of issue (souvenir covers): | 4 May 2023 |
| Number of stamps:> | Three stamps for Hairy Maclary miniature sheet, two stamps for other three miniature sheets (including the limited edition versions). |
| Number of miniature sheets: | Eight (four limited edition miniature sheets only available at the 2023 International Stamp Exhibition, 4 standard available online and via mail order form). |
| Miniature sheet designs: | Four exhibition limited edition and four standard miniature sheets each featuring images from the 2022 LOTR Two Towers 20th Anniversary, 2023 Avatar, 2023 Hairy Maclary, and 2023 King Charles III Coronation stamp issues. |
| Designed and illustrated by: | Alan Hollows, NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print Napier, New Zealand by offset lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours plus spot overgloss |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 140mm x 85mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Tullis Russell red phosphor paper 106gsm |
| Perforation gauge: | 14 |
| Period of sale: | The standard exhibition miniature sheets remained on sale until 3 May 2024. Limited edition miniature sheets were only on sale between 4 - 7 May 2023 at the NZ2023 International Stamp Exhibition. First day covers remained on sale until 29 June 2023. |