Miniature sheet first day cover with three self-adhesive 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. |