Used set of four gummed stamps.
Individual stamps included in this set
45c
Tuluma come in all shapes and sizes. Medium sized tuluma might hold fishing gear or be used to store household items.
$1.40
Most tuluma in Tokelau are made from the wood of the kanava tree. They are expertly carved to have water-tight lids.
$2.00
The smallest tuluma can be held in one hand. They can be given as gifts and souvenirs to visitors.
$3.00
Not only can tuluma contain treasures – they are a treasure of Tokelauan heritage.
| Date of issue: | 4 December 2019 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four gummed stamps |
| Denominations: | 45c, $1.40, $2.00 & $3.00 |
| Stamps, miniature sheet and first day covers designed by: | Saint Andrew Matautia, New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer: | Collectables and Solutions Centre, New Zealand Post, Whanganui, New Zealand |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
| Stamp size and format: | 30mm x 40mm (vertical) |
| Paper type: | Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 16 |
| Perforation gauge: | 13.33 |
| Special blocks: | Plate blocks and value blocks could be obtained by purchasing at least six stamps from a sheet. |
| Period of sale: | These stamps remained on sale until 3 December 2020. |
