Sir Edmund Hillary 1919–2008 – Presentation Pack
In 2019 New Zealand commemorates 100 years since the birth of Sir Edmund Hillary. These stamps celebrate key moments in the remarkable life of one of our greatest heroes. The enduring nature of Sir Ed’s legacy is that we see him as the embodiment of so many of the attributes that we like to see in ourselves. In our somewhat complicated and contradictory way, we saw him as both humble and successful, considerate and determined, accommodating and focussed, down-to-earth and highly talented.
Features:
- NZ Post is the official issuing authority for New Zealand postage stamps
- Find out more about Sir Ed’s legacy from his son, Peter Hillary.
- The pack includes a first day cover and the full set of five stamps.
Specifications:
- Date of issue: 23 July 2019
- Number of stamps: Five gummed stamps
- Denominations: $1.30
- Stamp/First Day Cover: Helcia Berryman, Grange Park Creative, Raumati South,NZ
- Printer: Southern Colour Print, Dunedin, by lithography
- Paper Type: Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper
- Stamp Size/Format: 46mm x 35mm (horizontal)
- Number of Colours: Four process colours
- Perforation gauge: 14.286 × 14.47
- Period of sale: until 22 July 2020
