60th Anniversary Ukrainians in New Zealand

Details: Published on 22 June 2010; Written by UPNS Admin; Hits: 23080

A New Zealand personalized stamp was recently issued in March 2010 commemorating the 60th anniversary of Ukrainian emigration to New Zealand. The stamp was produced under the auspices of the Ukrainian Association of New Zealand (UANZ). The design of the stamps was based on the image of Hellenic Prince, a ship that brought the first group of Ukrainian post-World War II refugees to Wellington back in 1949.

New Zealand personalized stamps with NZD 0.50 and NZD 2.00 values were issued by New Zealand Post with a photo of the Hellenic Prince on the attached tab. Forty sheets of 20 x 50c stamps were produced (domestic standard rate medium letter size) and 2 sheets of 20 x $2.00 stamps (domestic standard rate oversized letter). Total number of the personalized stamps issued was 840.