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.