For the people of New Zealand, 25 April will always be a day of remembrance

Designated as ‘Anzac Day’ in 1916, it’s our opportunity to remember a wartime event of extraordinary bravery and, ultimately, sacrifice: the World War I Gallipoli campaign, in which 2,721 New Zealand soldiers died. ‘Remembrance’ is the theme of the third stamp release in New Zealand Post’s ANZAC Series. It’s a reminder to us all to honour the courage, tenacity and loyalty of those who have fought for freedom on the other side of the world.

As well as the stamps, the release included a first day cover and a special miniature sheet booklet that tells more about the Anzac Day story. Written exclusively for New Zealand Post, the booklet was more than a unique collectable – it’s a poignant and lasting memento that was sure to be treasured by collectors young and old.

Features:

• NZ Post is the official issuing authority for New Zealand postage stamps
• This miniature sheet booklet includes seven miniature sheets
• Six with individual stamps and one incorporating all six stamps.
• It was issued as part of the 2010 ANZAC ‘Remembrance’ stamp issue

Specifications:

• Date of issue: 7 April 2010
• Number of stamps: Six gummed stamps
• Denominations: 50c x 2, $1.00, $1.80, $2.30, $2.80
• Stamp/First Day Cover:Cue Design, Wellington, New Zealand
• Printer: Southern Colour Print Ltd by offset lithography
• Paper Type: Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper
• Stamp Size/Format: 40mm x 30mm (horizontal)
• Number of Colours: Four process colours plus silver
• Perforation gauge: 14
• Period of sale: until 6 April 2011