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New Zealand 1967 Health Stamp - Rugby Player with Boy

1967 New Zealand Health stamp depicting a rugby player and a boy, with 1c health and 2.5c postage denominations, cancelled.

Estimated value

$1 - $5

Rarity

Average(4/10)

Category

Stamps

Brand

New Zealand Post

Era

Mid-20th Century (1967)

Origin

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Authenticity

Very High(85%)
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NEW ZEALAND 1967 HEALTH STAMP - RUGBY PLAYER WITH BOY: IDENTIFICATION

This is a New Zealand Health stamp from 1967, depicting a rugby player (likely an All Black due to the fern emblem) running with a young boy, both holding rugby balls. Health stamps typically carried a surcharge for charitable causes in addition to the postal value. The stamp shows the year '1967' and the denominations '1c HEALTH' and '2½c POSTAGE'.

Compare with other stamps in the archive: 10-Cent Pan-American Union Air Mail Stamp (Scott #C25), Belgian Congo, Queen Elisabeth Mask Issue (1928-1930) - 6 Francs, Belgium 1912 definitive series postage stamp, 10-centime carmine on blue frame, cancelled 'MONS S-GENERAL'.

POSTAL HERITAGE

New Zealand has a long tradition of issuing Health stamps, which began in 1929. These stamps feature a surcharge, the 'HEALTH' portion, which is collected for children's health camps. This particular issue from 1967 reflects the strong cultural significance of rugby in New Zealand, often ...
New Zealand has a long tradition of issuing Health stamps, which began in 1929. These stamps feature a surcharge, the 'HEALTH' portion, which is collected for children's health camps. This particular issue from 1967 reflects the strong cultural significance of rugby in New Zealand, often portraying imagery related to the sport and national identity. The transition from pounds, shillings, and pence to the decimal currency (cents) occurred in New Zealand in 1967, making this stamp an early example of decimal currency usage on a Health issue.

SCARCITY

Average55-70%
CommonLegendary

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Rarity 4/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 5 stamps items at rarity 4 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

  • Standard antique shop items
  • Regularly available
  • Moderate collector interest

Confidence Factors

  • Common issue with relatively low catalog value, making elaborate forgeries unlikely.
  • Visual examination shows no obvious signs of reperforation, regumming, or other common alterations.
How does authenticity detection work?

PHILATELIST'S VERDICT

Philatelist

Stamp Specialist

The essential identifying characteristics—country, year, and denominations—are clearly visible, establishing a strong identification for this common issue. The condition is consistent with a used stamp of this vintage.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1The prominent 'NEW ZEALAND' country identification at the bottom of the stamp.
  • 2The '1967' date clearly visible in the upper-left, indicating the year of issue.
  • 3The dual denominations '1c HEALTH' and '2½c POSTAGE', characteristic of New Zealand Health stamps.
  • 4The central cancellation mark, indicating that the stamp has been used for postal services.
  • 5The depiction of rugby, a strong national symbol for New Zealand, aligning with common themes on their stamps.

UNCERTAINTIES

  • •The precise nature of the cancellation is somewhat indistinct due to image quality, making it difficult to identify the postmark type or originating city.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →A high-resolution scan of the front and back to assess gum condition (if mint) and any potential thins or faults.
  • →Measurement of the perforation gauge using a specialized tool.
  • →Examination under UV light to check for watermarks or paper variations.
  • →A check against a definitive catalog (e.g., Scott or Stanley Gibbons) for specific varieties or printings.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

The stamp appears used, indicated by the light purple cancellation mark across the center, which obscures a portion of the design, specifically the young boy and the word 'POSTAGE'. The perforations seem intact, though a precise count cannot be made from these images. Centering appears slightly off-center to the left, which is common for this era.

PHILATELIC VALUATION

$1 - $5

Updated: Feb 26, 2026

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For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.

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