Sir Peter Blake 1948 - 2001 and 2009 Ross Dependency

Customer Number: 712370 Balances as at: 27/10/09 Account Balance: $0.00 Loyalty Point Balance: 0.00       What's New Sir Peter Blake 1948 - 2001 2009 Ross Dependency Recent Stamp Releases Christmas 2009 Timpex Exhibition Recent Coin Releases 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Agency Releases Niue Definitives 2009 Agency Releases     Info:   Customer Support Contact Details Withdrawal Dates Stamp Archive     Address Details:   Collectables and Solutions Centre New Zealand Post Private Bag 3001 Wanganui 4540 New Zealand 5 Church Place Wanganui 4500 New Zealand Ph +64 6 349 1234 Fax +64 6 345 7120 www.nzpost.co.nz/stamps www.nzpost.co.nz/coins     Subscription Option:   To unsubscribe from Focus Online click here		Dear Kakashka October 2009   Honouring a New Zealand icon of the seas. When internationally renowned sailor and environmentalist Sir Peter Blake was murdered in 2001, the people of New Zealand were shaken to the core. A long-time icon of the nation - winner of global ocean races, indefatigable leader of our challenge for the America's Cup - Sir Peter was just beginning a new phase of his life, raising public awareness of the threats facing the planet's aquatic environment. In November 2009, we're proud to honour this extraordinary man with a stamp release that will be launched just days before Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum opens its new exhibition: Blue Water Black Magic - A Tribute to Sir Peter Blake. Take a look at our website and you'll see that we've created a superb range of collectables for you to choose from. The stamps celebrate five elements of Sir Peter's life, around leadership and determination. There are also two first day covers, a miniature sheet and a presentation pack, with commentary from Peter Montgomery, the voice of yachting in New Zealand. The presentation pack includes a special imperforate miniature sheet that is also an adult entry ticket (valued at $16.00) to visit Blue Water Black Magic - A Tribute to Sir Peter Blake at Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum. Only 4,000 of these special imperforate miniature sheets have been produced. We've also chosen this issue to publish one of our prestigious Limited Editions. A unique numbered and limited product, it includes a personal perspective of Sir Peter Blake from world-renowned yachting journalist, Bob Fisher, that I know you'll enjoy reading. International cooperation in Antarctica Sir Peter recognised the significance of the Antarctic natural environment and was a strong advocate for its continued protection. It's a principle that's embodied in the Antarctic Treaty, which was established by 12 countries in 1959 and now has 47 countries as signatories. In the Ross Dependency stamp issue we celebrate the Treaty's 50th anniversary by issuing five commemorative stamps and a first day cover on the same day as the Sir Peter Blake collection. Please take a few minutes to read more about this milestone - then place your order for two significant stamp issues that reflect one of New Zealand's iconic heroes and our connection to the world's southernmost continent. Yours sincerely Ivor Masters General Manager Stamps and Collectables       Sir Peter Blake 1948 - 2001 New Zealand is a nation of icons, but few have qualities to equal those of the late Sir Peter Blake - inspirational leader, brilliant yachtsman, record breaker, passionate Kiwi and ardent environmentalist. In this new stamp issue, New Zealand Post celebrates five elements of this extraordinary man's life.   2009 Ross Dependency In 1959, 12 nations active in Antarctica during the 1957-58 International Geophysical Year signed a landmark agreement - the Antarctic Treaty. Through it, they aimed to ensure 'in the interests of all mankind that Antarctica shall continue forever to be used exclusively for peaceful purposes and shall not become the scene or object of international discord'. In 2009, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of this remarkable event. This stamp issue takes four key objectives from the Treaty and puts them on official Ross Dependency stamps.       Christmas 2009 Following the success of the 2008 Christmas stamps, the 2009 issue combines traditional and contemporary. You can read more about these stamps and what inspired the winners of our Design a Stamp competition by clicking on view or buy.   Timpex Exhibition New Zealand Post was delighted to be the major sponsor of Timpex 2009 - the 2009 New Zealand National Philatelic Exhibition held in Timaru between 16 - 18 October. To mark the occasion, the miniature sheet features a specimen of the $20 Definitive released in 1994. Unlike the original stamp, the specimen has been printed by offset lithography. It has been gold foiled, over glossed and over printed 'specimen' - it is not valid for postage. Also featured are three stamps from the 2008 Sir Edmund Hillary issue. $2.50 from the sale of each of these products help fund the Philatelic Trust.       2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa New Zealand Post is celebrating this spectacular event with a superb silver proof, legal tender coin - released as part of an international numismatic programme to commemorate the competition. Designed in New Zealand, the coin's reverse incorporates the fronds of a fern within a stylised New Zealand koru. The foreground depicts a symbolic image of a footballer. Officially authorised by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), this coin expresses the energy and skills of the game, and the prestige of a tournament rated second only to the Olympic Games in impact and stature.       Niue Definitives 2009 Themed 'Undiscovered. Unspoiled. Unbelievable' the Niuean definitive stamp issue showcases Niue as a tourism destination that can't be missed. Visit the website to find out more about our special offer.   Agency Releases In addition to New Zealand stamp issues, we also offer products from the following administrations and territories: Hong Kong, United Nations, Ross Dependency, Vanuatu, Tonga and Niuafo'ou, Pitcairn Island, Malta, Fiji, Samoa and Niue. The latest stamp product releases are fully documented and illustrated on our website.