Sheet of 20 x $4.90 'For the Gold' gummed stamps.
For more than 100 years, our Olympic gold medallists have helped to shape our nation’s cultural identity and showcased our values and culture to the world.
This stamp issue celebrated Aotearoa New Zealand’s Olympic athletes. Click here for more information.
| Date of issue: | 5 June 2024 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four gummed stamps |
| Denominations: | $2.30, $3.60, $4.30 & $4.90 |
| Designed and illustrated by: | Nick Jarvie, NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print, Napier by lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours plus overgloss |
| Stamp size and format: | 48mm x 30mm (horizontal) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 150mm x 90mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Red phosphor gummed 106gsm |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | 14 x 14.167 |
| Special blocks: | Plate/imprint blocks could be obtained by purchasing at least six stamps from a sheet. Barcode blocks were available in A and B formats. |
| Period of sale: | These stamps and first day covers remained on sale until 4 June 2025. |