New Zealand Post has released it's annual issue of the scenic definitive series. This set has three stamps, featuring Auckland, Waikato River and Castle Hill, Canterbury.
2021 Scenic Definitives Set
2021 Scenic Definitives First Day Cover
2021 Scenic Definitive Self-adhesive booklets
Only the $3.60 and $2.80 denominations issued in a self adhesive form. While the $4.10 denomination was only issued gummed.
$4.10 'Castle Hill, Canterbury' gummed stamp
Also known as Kura Tāwhiti, this part of the Canterbury plains is home to a striking collection of limestone tors. Up to 50 metres tall, these ancient natural structures were formed 30 million years ago by sediment in a deep inland sea. Rare and endangered plants can be found here, including the Castle Hill buttercup.
$3.60 'Waikato River' self adhesive stamp.
The Waikato River is New Zealand’s longest at 425 kilometres, starting in Mount Ruapehu and emptying into Lake Taupo. The word ‘Waikato’ in Māori translates to ‘flowing water’ and the river is a source of mana (pride) for local iwi (tribes).
$2.80 'Auckland' self adhesive stamp
Auckland has the largest population in New Zealand, with about 1.7 million people. Its fusion of many cultures offers a huge range of experiences and activities for visitors and locals alike. Popularly known as 'the City of Sails’, Auckland has more yachts and launches per capita than any other city in the world.
Technical Information
| Date of issue: | 2 June 2021 |
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| Number of stamps: | One gummed, two self adhesive |
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| Denominations: | $4.10 gummed, $2.80 and $3.60 self adhesive |
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| Designed and illustrated by: | NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
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| Printer and process: | Southern Colour Print, New Zealand by lithography |
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| Number of colours: | Four process colours |
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| Stamp size and format: | 30mm x 25mm (Horizontal) |
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| Paper type: | Tullis Russell 106gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper |
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| Number of stamps per sheet: | 50 gummed $4.10 |
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| Perforation gauge: | 13.33 x 13.60 gummed, self adhesive diecut |
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| Special blocks: | Plate/imprint blocks may be obtained by purchasing at least six stamps from a sheet. Barcode blocks are available in A and B formats. |
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| Period of sale: | Unless stocks are exhausted earlier, these stamps will remain on sale until further notice. The first day cover will remain on sale until 28 July 2021. |
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Some of the images in this post were used with permission from the illustrated catalogue of StampsNZ
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