A cataclysmic event, the Second World War was fought out in territories, seas, and skies across the face of the earth and touched most of humanity.

World War Two spanned nearly six years, and during that time New Zealanders lived through immense hardship, suffering and change. Through these challenging years they connected, worked together, rallied as citizens and solved problems both abroad on the battlefields and on home soil. During the war advancements in medicine, trade and manufacturing occurred worldwide – changes that we still benefit from today.

Features:

• NZ Post is the official issuing authority for New Zealand postage stamps.
• This stamp issue reflects on the war years through 15 key themes and events.
• Historian Steven Loveridge explores the ways in which the war affected New Zealanders.
• The booklet contains fifteen unique miniature sheets, each featuring two stamps.
• Aided by historical photographs

Specifications:

• Date of issue: 1 April 2020
• Number of stamps: 15 gummed stamps
• Denominations: 15 x $1.30
• Stamp/First Day Cover: Nicky Dyer, Wellington, New Zealand
• Printer: Southern Colour Print Ltd by offset lithography
• Paper Type: Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper
• Stamp Size/Format: 30mm x 50mm
• Number of Colours: Four process colours
• Perforation gauge: 14.40 × 14
• Period of sale: Until 31 March 2021