In 2005, New Zealand Post celebrated the invaluable and selfless work of three community-based organisations who celebrate key moments in their history. Through this issue, New Zealand Post paid tribute to the many thousands of New Zealanders who, as members and supporters of these three community groups, cared for those around them.
Six single stamps and four miniature sheets.
Let's look at them in more detail below.
2005 Commemoratives - Full Set.
2005 Commemoratives Single Stamps.
The stamps were issued from large sheets of 50 or in the various miniature sheet formats.
45c - Lions. 45c - Rotary. 45c - YMCA.
$1.50 - Lions. $1.50 - Rotary. $1.50 - YMCA.
2005 Commemoratives - Full Set Miniature Sheet.
2005 Commemoratives - Full Set First Day Cover (FDC).
150th Anniversary of the YMCA.
45c - YMCA. $1.50 - YMCA.
YMCA.
The YMCA celebrated 150 years in 2005. The first YMCA in New Zealand was founded in Auckland. Since then, the organisation has expanded to now include 17 locally affiliated associations that work from nearly 50 different centres. The four core values they share are respect, honesty, caring and responsibility. YMCAs embrace people of all ages and cultures, but focus particularly on the needs of youth, with youth and leadership development programmes, education services, recreation and fitness programmes and opportunities to embark on adventures.
2005 Commemoratives - YMCA Miniature Sheet.
2005 Commemoratives - YMCA Miniature Sheet FDC.
100th Anniversary of Rotary International.
45c -Rotary. $1.50 - Rotary.
Rotary International.
Rotary International was 100 years old in 2005. Established in Chicago by lawyer Paul Harris with just four members, Rotary has since grown to encompass 166 countries and a membership of more than 1.2 million. Started in New Zealand in 1921, Rotary has worked tirelessly to initiate and encourage a broad range of community initiatives - from hospital and school projects to health, environmental and defensive driving programmes. There are some 10,000 Rotarians in New Zealand.
2005 Commemoratives - Rotary Miniature Sheet.
2005 Commemoratives - Rotary Miniature Sheet FDC.
50th Anniversary of New Zealand Lions.
45c - Lions. $1.50 - Lions.
New Zealand Lions.
In 2005, New Zealand Lions celebrated 50 years of service to those in need in the New Zealand community. There are now more than 13,000 people in the organisation, spread over 500 clubs nationwide. New Zealand Lions work with people of all ages, assisting the disabled and caring for those who are at a disadvantage. Their programmes range from citizenship services and drug education to helping out in times of disaster and a strong youth programme.
2005 Commemoratives - Lions Miniature Sheet.
2005 Commemoratives - Lions Miniature Sheet FDC.
Technical information.
Date of issue: 2 February 2005.
Number of stamps: Six.
Denominations and designs: 45c Rotary, $1.50 Rotary, 45c Lions, $1.50 Lions, 45c YMCA, $1.50 YMCA.
Stamps and first day cover designed by: Watermark, Auckland.
Printer and process: Southern Colour Print, New Zealand by offset lithography.
Number of colours: Four process colours plus a special.
Stamp size and format: 30mm x 40mm (horizontal).
Paper type: 104gsm red phosphor stamp paper.
Number of stamps per sheet: 50.
Perforation gauge: 14.
Special blocks: Plate/imprint blocks could be obtained by purchasing at least six stamps from a sheet. Barcode, value blocks and logo blocks could be obtained by purchasing at least two stamps from a sheet. Barcode blocks were available in both A and B format.
Period of sale: These stamps remained on sale until 1 February 2006.
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