Sheet of 20 x $5.50 'Toddler waddle' stamps.
Fluffy, wide-eyed and tottering on oversized feet, emperor penguin chicks are born into one of the harshest nurseries on Earth. But these babies are more than lovable to look at; they are vital sentinels of Antarctic ecosystem health. A sentinel species acts as an early warning system, sensitive to changes like warming temperatures, pollution or sea ice loss.
This stamp issue showcases the ways Antarctica’s Adélie and emperor penguins get around their home. Click here to find out more.
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| Date of issue: | 1 October 2025 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four |
| Denominations: | Gummed: $2.90, $4.20, $4.70 & $5.50. |
| Stamps and first day covers designed by: | Nicky Dyer, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print, Napier by lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 30mm x 50mm (vertical) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 126mm x 102mm (horizontal) |
| First day cover size and format: | 205mm x 120mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Red phosphor gummed 106gsm |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | 14.00 x 14.40 |
| 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 30 September 2026. |
