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For many people, the time-honoured ritual of giving and receiving presents is their favourite part of Christmas Day.

The four Christmas stamps for 2023 depict beautiful gifts steeped in symbolism. Gold, frankincense and myrrh are represented by the metallic colours in the wrappings. The inclusion of a sprig of native flora – clematis, pōhutukawa, silver fern and hebe - signifies the unique Christmas experiences of Aotearoa New Zealand. Finally, each gift is finished with a silhouette tag that references the Christmas story.

Date of issue: 4 October 2023

Specifications:

Date of issue: 4 October 2023
Number of stamps: Four gummed, three self-adhesive
Denominations: Gummed: $2.00, $3.30, $4.00 & $4.60; Self-adhesive: $2.00, $3.00 & $4.00 (booklets of 10 stamps)
Stamps and first day covers designed by: Helen Perkins and Nick Jarvie, NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand
Printer and process: Brebner Print, Napier, New Zealand by lithography
Number of colours: Four process colours plus clear overgloss
Stamp size and format: Gummed: 25mmx 30mm (vertical); Self-adhesive: 25mm x 30mm (vertical)
Miniature sheet size and format: 150mm x 90mm (horizontal)
Paper type: Gummed: Red phosphor gummed stamp paper 106gsm; Self-adhesive: Arconvert Securpost MC 90/Cprint100 P11p
Number of stamps per sheet: 20
Perforation gauge: Gummed: 13.33 x 13.6; Self-adhesive: kiss cut
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.
Period of sale: Unless stocks are exhausted earlier, these stamps will remain on sale until 3 October 2024. First day covers will remain on sale until 1 December 2023.