Showcasing some of the rarest stamp collections in the world, Indipex 2011 provided a unique meeting platform for collectors, dealers, designers, printers and postal administrations.

The exhibition took place in New Delhi, India between 12 and 18 February 2011. New Delhi has a rich historical past, and today is a bustling, cosmopolitan city that has played host to a number of successful international events. Spread over an area of nearly 3000 square metres with participation from 70 countries, Indipex 2011 is attracted upwards of 100,000 visitors.

In honour of this substantial philatelic event, New Zealand Post have issued a special miniature sheet and miniature sheet first day cover. The miniature sheet incorporates three New Zealand Scenic Definitive stamps issued in 2010 – showcasing Mitre Peak in Milford Sound, Queenstown and Lake Rotorua. The stamps are set against a backdrop depicting the TSS Earnslaw plying the waters of Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand’s South Island.

Technical Details:

Date of issue: 12 February 2011.
Miniature sheet: One sheet with three stamps.
Stamps and first day cover designed by: New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand.
Printer and process: Southern Colour Print Ltd by offset lithography.
Number of colours: Four process colours.
Paper type: Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper.
Period of sale: Unless stocks are exhausted earlier, these stamps will remain on sale until 11 February 2012.

Source: New Zealand Post 

published April 14th, 2011