2018 Bangkok Exhibition

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The Thailand 2018 World Stamp Exhibition was held on the auspicious occasion of The First Anniversary Celebration of H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s Royal Coronation Ceremony. It took place from 28 November – 3 December 2018.
This high-profile event showcased 2,500 exhibits from all Fédération Internationale de Philatélie member countries. The exciting and vibrant city of Bangkok boasts everything from shining temples to bustling markets which attract millions of visitors to the Thai capital each year.



Mint gummed miniature sheet (2018 Round Kiwi).

 Bangkok 2018 Exhibition Souvenir Cover (2018 Round Kiwi).

Mint gummed miniature sheet (2018 Predator Free 2050).

Bangkok 2018 Exhibition Souvenir Cover (2018 Predator Free 2050).


Technical Information.
Date of issue: 28 November 2018.
The number of stamps: 6 gummed stamps (3 each miniature sheet).
Denominations: Predator Free face value $5.40 plus $1.00 surcharge for Philatelic Trust; 
Round Kiwi face value $4.80 plus $1.00 surcharge for Philatelic Trust.
Stamps, miniature sheet and first day covers designed: Stamps and Collectables, New Zealand Post.
Printer and process: Southern Colour Print Ltd by offset lithography.
The number of colours: Four process colours.
Miniature sheet size and format: Bangkok Exhibition Miniature Sheet (2018 Round Kiwi stamps): 130mm x 90mm; Bangkok Exhibition Miniature Sheet (Predator Free 2050 stamps): 120mm x 90mm.
Paper Type: Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper.
Perforation gauge: Predator Free 14.56 x 14.06, Round Kiwi 14.48.
Period of sale: Unless stocks are exhausted earlier, these stamps will remain on sale until 28 November 2019. First-day covers will remain on sale until 28 January 2019.


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