The Year of the Dragon brings charisma, power, and luck to those born under its sign. They are inclined towards leadership, fostering success and prosperity. In Chinese culture, these traits are highly valued, making Dragon years preferred for important decisions, leading to a baby boom as families hope for the luck associated with "dragon babies."
Beyond the zodiac, the dragon plays a key role in a Chinese folk tale, the 'Great Race.' In this story, creatures compete to determine their zodiac order, with the dragon's delayed flight due to a benevolent act, like bringing rain to aid villagers. This virtuous and powerful blend makes dragons prominent in New Year celebrations.
$2.00 Longevity Noodles Stamp
This stamp depicts a dragon spilling forth from a fern-laden bowl of noodles, mixing Kiwi and Chinese iconography. Noodles are often eaten during Chinese New Year, their length representing the wish for a long and prosperous life.
Drop Date: 16 February 2024, 8 AM PT
List Price: 6.00
Editions: 1,888
Rarity: Uncommon
Edition Type: First Edition
First Edition for Public Sale: #41
License: NZ Post
Brand: NZ Post Stamp Art
Series: 2024 Year of the Dragon
Available: Globally
$3.30 Garden of Prosperity Stamp
In this stamp, a dragon aids a toddler in harvesting a Chinese cabbage, emblematic of market gardeners’ contribution to New Zealand horticulture.
Drop Date: 16 February 2024, 8 AM PT
List Price: 6.00
Editions: 1,688
Rarity: Rare
Edition Type: First Edition
First Edition for Public Sale: #41
License: NZ Post
Brand: NZ Post Stamp Art
Series: 2024 Year of the Dragon
Available: Globally
$4.00 Land of Good Fortune Stamp
In 1865, the gold rush in Otago attracted miners from Canton, China. This stamp displays cherubs holding mining tools, their work guarded by the watchful eye of a dragon.
Drop Date: 16 February 2024, 8 AM PT
List Price: 6.00
Editions: 1,688
Rarity: Rare
Edition Type: First Edition
First Edition for Public Sale: #41
License: NZ Post
Brand: NZ Post Stamp Art
Series: 2024 Year of the Dragon
Available: Globally
$6.90 Festive Fireworks Stamp
Thomas Wong Doo, born in Canton around 1903, founded a shop that sold fireworks on Hobson Street, Auckland in 1940. This stamp depicts a puppet-like dragon, with starbursts of fireworks exploding in the distance.
Drop Date: 16 February 2024, 8 AM PT
List Price: 6.00
Editions: 888
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Edition Type: First Edition
First Edition for Public Sale: #41
License: NZ Post
Brand: NZ Post Stamp Art
Series: 2024 Year of the Dragon
Available: Globally
Miniature Sheet
The miniature sheet features all four of the 2024 Year of the Dragon stamps.
Drop Date: 16 February 2024, 8 AM PT
List Price: 6.00
Editions: 688
Rarity: Secret Rare
Edition Type: First Edition
First Edition for Public Sale: #41
License: NZ Post
Brand: NZ Post Stamp Art
Series: 2024 Year of the Dragon
Available: Globally
Medallion (Craft)
This medallion features a striking illustration of a Chinese dragon. The Year of the Dragon is a particularly fortuitous one. Those who are born under this zodiac sign are said to be charismatic, powerful, and naturally lucky. It’s said that their disposition naturally draws them towards leadership, and thus enjoy success, wealth, and prosperity. These are often seen as ideal traits in Chinese culture, with many people favouring the year of the dragon for making important life decisions. In fact, there is often a baby boom amongst Chinese populations during Dragon years, with families hoping that their ‘dragon babies’ will enjoy their innate luck.
Complete the full set of 2024 Year of the Dragon stamp art to craft this Year of the Dragon medallion collectible! Store and Market purchases eligible for crafting. Limit one craft per set held. No collectibles will be burned in the process. Crafting will be available until Thu, 29 Feb at 8 AM PT. Unredeemed medallions will be burned.
Drop Date: 16 February 2024, 8 AM PT
Editions: 688
Rarity: Secret Rare
Edition Type: First Edition
First Edition for Public Sale: #41
License: NZ Post
Brand: NZ Post Stamp Art
Series: 2024 Year of the Dragon
Available: Globally
A total of 90 editions from each rarity will be withheld by VeVe for licensor, promotional, team and comp distribution. 40% of reservations will be allocated in the Waitlist for MCP Priority Bidding. There is a 5,000 minimum Points bid for this blind box.
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NZ Post
NZ Post is the only official issuer of New Zealand postage stamps. The first New Zealand postal stamps were issued on 18 July 1855. Today’s stamp programme reflects the unique history, culture, taonga (treasures) and people of Aotearoa New Zealand.
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