Set of Gummed Norfolk Island Fishing stamps
This set of stamps presents the two stamps from the Norfolk Island Fishing stamp issue.
Overview
The waters around Norfolk Island teem with a variety of temperate and tropical marine life, including fine eating fish such as Yellowtail Kingfish, Redthroat Emperor, Silver Trevally, Coral Rockcod and others. The Norfolk Marine Park was established in 2012 to protect the region’s outstanding natural and cultural values. It comprises 188,444 square kilometres and within the park, immediately surrounding the island, is a Special Purpose Zone in which sustainable fishing activities are permitted. The Norfolk Island Inshore Fishery includes shelf waters surrounding the island. Fishing is non-commercial and restricted to recreational and charter-based fishing by residents and visitors. All fish are caught by line, either from the shore or from boats.
The stamps feature two commonly fished species: the Redthroat Emperor (Lethrinus miniatus), shown being caught from a boat, and the Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi), which can be caught from the rocky shoreline.
Technical specifications
| Issue date | 11 June 2024 |
| Issue withdrawal date | 1 January 2025 |
| Denomination | $1.50 x 1, $3.00 x 1 |
| Stamp design & Product design | Simone Sakinofsky, Australia Post Design Studio |
| Paper: gummed | Tullis Russell 104gsm Red Phosphor/Blue PVA Stamp Paper |
| Printer: gummed | EGO |
| Printing process | Offset lithography |
| Stamp size (mm) | 37.5 x 26 |
| Minisheet size (mm) | 135 x 80 |
| Perforations | 13.86 x 14.6 |
| Sheet layout | Module of 50 (2 x 25 no design) |
| FDI postmark | Norfolk Island NSW 2899 |
| FDI withdrawal date | 10 July 2024 |
Stamps in this issue
Shoreline Fishing
On the days when the seas are choppy, land-based angling can be conducted from the Kingston or Cascade piers, or beaches such as Bumboras Reserve.
The stamp shows a Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) being caught from the rocky shoreline of Norfolk Island. The illustration of the fish is by Roger Swainston. The photograph is by Southern Lightscapes – Australia/Getty Images
Deep-water Fishing
The stamp shows the Redthroat Emperor (Lethrinus miniatus) being caught from a boat. The illustration of the fish is by Roger Swainston. The photograph is by Altrendo Images/Shutterstock.com
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Norfolk Island Fishing Minisheet
This Minisheet is from the Norfolk Island Fishing stamp issue and presents the two stamp designs with a picturesque landscape of the Norfolk Island coast.
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Norfolk Island Fishing First Day Cover (Gummed)
This First Day Cover is from the Norfolk Island Fishing stamp issue and presents the two gummed stamps with official postmark.
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Norfolk Island Fishing First Day Cover (Minisheet)
This Norfolk Island Minisheet First Day Cover features the minisheet from the stamp issue with first day of issue postmark.
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Additional collectables:
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Gutter Strip of 10 x $1.50
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Gutter Strip of 10 x $3.00
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