2014 marked the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II and New Zealand Post commemorated this with this special stamp issue
The miniature sheet booklet contains seven miniature sheets, six containing each stamp and one containing all six stamps. Inside, you’ll find information about New Zealand’s involvement in the war, and the roles that the different services played. The miniature sheet booklet is the only way you could obtain the miniature sheets in this issue, so place your order today.
Features:
- NZ Post is the official issuing authority for New Zealand postage stamps.
- The miniature sheet features Chinese symbols for the year's lunar animal.
- First day cover with four gummed stamps affixed.
Specifications:
- Date of issue: 2 April 2014
- Number of stamps: Six gummed stamps
- Denominations: 70c (x2), $1.40, $1.90, $2.40, $2.90
- Stamp/First Day Cover: New Zealand Post Ltd, New Zealand
- Printer: Southern Colour Print Ltd by offset lithography
- Paper Type: Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper
- Stamp Size/Format: 35mm x 46mm (vertical)
- Number of Colours: Four process colours plus Synseal spot overgloss
- Perforation gauge: 14.78 × 14.86
- Period of sale: Until 1 April 2015
