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New Zealand 1980 Definitive Series: Postage Due
common1945-1980

New Zealand 1980 Definitive Series: Postage Due

New Zealand · 1980 · 1c

This stamp is part of the 1980 definitive series for postage due. The design features a large, clear numeral '1' indicating the 1 cent value, with 'POSTAGE DUE' inscribed above and 'NEW ZEALAND' below, set against a simple, functional background.

Issued to collect insufficient postage from the recipient, these stamps were a functional part of the postal system. The design reflects a utilitarian purpose, prioritizing clarity over elaborate illustration.

Printing Method

Lithography

Catalog Numbers

sgD155
scottJ103

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.