New Zealand Post issued this stamp issue to commemorate the 10th Asian International Philatelic Exhibition.
Issue information
The 10th Asian International Philatelic Exhibition took place in Taipei, Taiwan on 21-27 October 1996.
New Zealand Post issued a special exhibition miniature sheet which featured stamps from the 1996 Wildlife issue. Based on the design of the se-tenant block released with this issue, only the 80c and $1.80 stamps were perforated.
The Extinct Birds miniature sheet was also overprinted for Taipei ’96 and was available with a souvenir cover.
Product Listing for Taipei ‘96
| Image | Title | Description | Price |
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Miniature Sheet | Mint, used or cancelled Extinct Birds miniature sheet. | $1.80 |
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Miniature Sheet | Mint, used or cancelled Wildlife miniature sheet. | $2.60 |
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Souvenir Cover | First day cover with Extinct Birds miniature sheet affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue. | $2.30 |
Technical information
| Date of issue: | 21 October 1996 |
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| Cost of miniature sheets: | Extinct Birds: $1.80; Wildlife: $2.60 |
| Cost of souvenir cover with Extinct Birds miniature sheet: | $2.30 |
| Miniature sheets designed by: | Extinct Birds: Geoffrey Cox, Auckland; Wildlife: Sea Sky Design, Paraparaumu |
| Souvenir cover designed and produced by: | Communication Arts Ltd, Wellington |
| Period of sale: | These stamps remained on sale until 31 December 1996. |