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New Zealand, an island nation in the southwestern Pacific, was shaped by Māori settlement and later British colonization. It became a British colony in 1840 following the Treaty of Waitangi and gradually developed self-government before becoming a fully independent sovereign state within the Commonwealth.
New Zealand has produced a rich and highly regarded range of postage stamps since its first issues in 1855. Early stamps featured Queen Victoria, while later issues celebrated Māori culture, native wildlife, dramatic landscapes, explorers, historic events, and national achievements. New Zealand stamps are particularly admired for their artistic quality and striking depictions of the country's unique natural heritage.
The country used the New Zealand pound until 1967, when it adopted the decimal New Zealand dollar. Its philatelic history reflects the country's transition from British colony to an independent Pacific nation while preserving strong Māori and British cultural influences.
1941 - New Zealand 1 Penny - King George VI, Green
First issued: 21 Jul 19411 New Zealand PennyKing George VI SeriesBradbury, Wilkinson & Co. LtdSG: NZ 606 Colnect Link1941 - New Zealand 1 Penny - King George VI, Green
Issued in 1941 during the Second World War, this definitive stamp features King George VI, who had been King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions since the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in 1936. New Zealand, as a self-governing Dominion of the British Empire, issued the stamp during a period when its constitutional and military ties with Britain remained particularly significant.The portrait shows George VI in uniform, framed by an elaborate ornamental border. His reign was closely associated with the wartime effort: he and Queen Elizabeth remained in Britain throughout the Blitz, while the King maintained an active role in the armed forces and in sustaining public morale across the Empire and Commonwealth.
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