NZ Stamps: NZ Space Pioneers – Presentation Pack
Immersed in a clear, unpolluted southern sky, from New Zealand we have more stars and galaxies accessible to the naked eye than in most parts of the Northern Hemisphere. It is not surprising then that for most of New Zealand’s history, the lines between professional and amateur astronomers have been blurred. It is in this spirit that New Zealanders have helped to advance the world’s knowledge about space and space sciences.
Features:
- NZ Post is the official issuing authority for New Zealand postage stamps
- These fun stamps celebrate New Zealand's astronomers, cosmologists, & more
- Haritina Mogoșanu is the Executive Director of the New Zealand Astrobiology Network
- Her area of expertise is planetary protection, international security and science
Specifications:
- Date of issue: 1 May 2019
- Number of stamps: Five gummed stamps
- Denominations: $1.20 × 2, $2.40, $3.00, $3.60
- Stamp Hannah Fortune, New Zealand Post, Wellington, NZ
- Printer: Southern Colour Print, Dunedin, by lithography
- Paper Type: Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper
- Stamp Size/Format: 36.95mm x 37.5mm (vertical)
- Number of Colours: Four process colours plus ground meteor dust applied to overgloss
- Perforation gauge: 14. x 14.62
- Period of sale: until 30 April 2020
