2010 Maori Art - Heitiki Coin

Customer Number: 712370 Balances as at: 13/01/10 Account Balance: $0.00 Loyalty Point Balance: 0.00       What's New 2010 Maori Art - Heitiki Coin Recent Stamp Releases Year of the Tiger The New Zealand Collection 2009 Recent Coin Releases 2010 Icons of New Zealand Agency Releases Niue Christmas 2009     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 January 2010   Honouring New Zealand's Maori art It is with great pleasure that I bring you news of the latest New Zealand legal tender commemorative coins. The latest coins celebrate an internationally recognised and lasting symbol of Maori art - the heitiki. Following the successful 2009 Matariki stamp issue are two coins, crafted from 1oz pure 0.999 gold and 0.999 silver. Each coin illustrates the Raponi heitiki that was commissioned for the 2009 Matariki stamp series and featured on the $1 stamp. 2010 Maori Art - Heitiki coins Both coins are presented in beautifully crafted waka huia (treasure boxes) specially designed by Warren McGrath, Tohunga Whakairo (master carver) to the Maori King. 45,000-year-old kauri timber was used to create the waka huia for the $10 gold coin, while the $1 silver coin is also housed in a waka huia of native New Zealand timber. These limited edition coins are real treasures of our time, and like the Pukaki gold coin are a fantastic acquisition for existing and prospective collectors. Read more about the innovative colour used on the silver coin and the unique wooden waka huia that showcase both coins below. Mail with Personality In February, we are improving the range of Personalised Stamps that are available when you want to send mail with personality. Personalised Stamps have been incredibly popular since they were first produced. This latest instalment not only reflects the international postage requirements, but also adds another dimension to this product. Talking of things personalised, now is the time to order the Personalised Postage labels issued during 2009. For the first time we have also created a 'Year of Issue' cover. The addition of this product was driven by customer feedback, and if you enjoy collecting Personalised Postage labels, this is a must for you! It's time to redeem your Kiwi Collector points earned during 2009 You'll see your rewards total to the left, so please take a few minutes to choose from the fantastic selection of products exclusive to the Kiwi Collector programme. Make sure you complete the form soon, as you need to return it to us by 31 March 2010! Game Bird Habitat Collection The Game Bird Habitat Collection is also a thing of beauty. This year, in conjunction with Fish and Game New Zealand, we mark World Wetlands Day with products that depict the mallard duck, the most well known and recognised of all New Zealand ducks. I'm sure you'll agree these new products are an exciting start to 2010. I look forward to hearing from you soon, and bringing you more desirable collectables in the coming months. Your sincerely Ivor Masters General Manager Stamps and Collectables       2010 Maori Art - Heitiki Coin Celebrate New Zealand's indigenous culture through the release of New Zealand Post's first Maori art legal tender coin since the sellout Pukaki coin of 2004. Please take the time to read more about these stunning coins and the stories behind the designs on the waka huia. The Heitiki coin is an absolute must for discerning collectors.   2010 Personalised Stamps Complementing the existing range of Personalised Stamps, this stamp issue sees the introduction of the 'Heitiki', together with the most popular of the existing stamp images. These four stamps are now available to use on international mail. Available only as a sheet of four stamps and as a first day cover, these stamps are not only useful, they are also real collector's items.   2009 Personalised Postage You're now invited to order the labels that were issued during 2009. In response to customer feedback, a 'Year of Issue' cover has been produced by New Zealand Post which includes envelopes with the labels issued during the year cancelled on 31 December 2009.   It's Time To Collect Your 2009 Kiwi Collector Rewards! To redeem your rewards for 2009, simply choose the rewards you wish to collect and submit the form. You have until 31 March 2010 to claim your rewards. To be able to claim rewards you need to have gathered at least 100 Stamp Reward points during 2009. You can use your points to choose the products you like, as long as the total value of points chosen do not exceed your total amount of points earned during the 2009 year.   2010 Game Bird Habitat This is the 17th in the series of the New Zealand Game Bird Habitat Collection that celebrates World Wetlands Day. In 2010 we feature the 'mallard duck' (Anas platyrhynchos), the most well known and recognised of all New Zealand ducks. Note: Game Bird Habitat stamps are not valid for postage.       Year of the Tiger In 2010, the Chinese lunar calendar will usher in the Year of the Tiger - and you're invited to join the celebrations. This is the second in our 12-year Chinese lunar calendar stamp series that links the two cultures for this occasion.   2009 Collector's Folder Take this opportunity to order your New Zealand Collector's Folder - our annual collection of all the stamps, miniature sheets and philatelic exhibition miniature sheets issued by New Zealand Post during 2009 the calender year.   The New Zealand Collection 2009 Here's your opportunity to read the stories behind an entire year of New Zealand Post stamps either for you or as a Christmas gift, this is a must have collectable.       2010 Icons of New Zealand These handsome coins are the second in a three-year series that presents New Zealand's most loved bird, the kiwi, together with another distinctly 'New Zealand' icon. In 2010 this image is the Southern Cross - our official emblem and one of the smallest constellations known. In 2008, two of the three coins sold out in weeks. Make sure you get in early to secure yours today!       Niue Christmas 2009 While people all over the world celebrate Christmas in many different ways, it's often a time of thanksgiving and prayer. In 2009, we honour this tradition by showcasing, through stamps, a selection of stained glass windows from Niue's Ekalesia Millennium Hall and the Lakepa Ekalesia Church.