
Aircraft have played an important, though sometimes unnoticed, role in the life of New Zealanders.
Issue information
Both within our own boundaries and in our connection with the rest of the world, they have made significant contributions to industry, defence, transportation and in bringing people together. This issue gave due recognition to the aircraft that have shaped our aviation history and affected the way we live.
Miniature Sheets
Seven miniature sheets, six incorporating one of the stamps from this issue and one incorporating all six stamps were produced as part of a special miniature sheet booklet.
Limited Edition
A special sheet was produced for inclusion in the Aircraft limited edition collectors pack. Each sheet contained four sets of stamps and was individually numbered from one through to 2,000.
Product Listing for Aircraft
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Technical information
Date of issue: | 2 May 2001 |
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Number of stamps: | Six |
Denominations and designs: | 40c Douglas CD-3, 80c Fletcher FU24 Topdresser, 90c de Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth, $1.30 Fokker FVIIb/3m (Southern Cross), $1.50 de Havilland DH100 Vampire, $2.00 Boeing & Westervelt Seaplane |
Stamps and first day cover designed by: | Rob Poulton, Auckland, New Zealand |
Number of stamps per sheet: | 25 |
Number of colours: | Four process colours |
Printer and process: | Southern Colour Print, New Zealand by lithography |
Stamp size: | 28mm x 39.71mm |
Perforation gauge: | 14 |
Paper type: | 103 gsm De la Rue red phosphor coated |
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 A format for sheet stamps. |
Period of sale: | These stamps remained on sale until 1 May 2002. |