First day cover with four gummed stamps affixed. Cancelled on the first day of issue.
This stamp issue commemorated the 75th anniversary of Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Commonwealth Games. Click here for more information.
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| Date of issue: | 5 February 2025 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four gummed stamps |
| Denominations: | $2.30, $3.60, $4.30 & $4.90 |
| Designed and illustrated by: | YMC Design, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print, Napier by Lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 50mm x 35.71mm (horizontal) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 90mm x 150mm (vertical) |
| Paper type: | Tullis Russell Truwhite Non-Phosphor Gummed 110gsm |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | 14.00 x 14.40 |
| 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 February 2026. |