Lord of the Rings Stamps - Return of the King

Lord of the Rings; Return of the King Stamps - First day Cover Sets
Date: November 5, 2003
Retirement Date: 2004
Price: (Gummed & Self-adhesive) $7.40 cents (NZ) $4.75-$5.25 U.S.
Price: (Miniature sheet first day cover set) $12.90 cents (NZ) $8.50-$9.00 U.S.
Designer: Frans Lenzen, CommArts Design, Wellington, New Zealand
Printer: Southern Colour Print, Dunedin, New Zealand
Stamp Size: 25mm x 50mm (gummed)
26mm x 37mm (self-adhesive)
Sheet Size: 25 Stamps per sheet
Paper Type: De La Rue 103gsm red phosphor coated (gummed)
JAC Non DC PS1 B100 PSA (self-adhesive)
Perforation: 14.25 x 14 and die cut
Period of Sale: Unless sold out earlier these will remain on sale until 30 June 2004
Three first day cover images depict key scenes from this powerful story of indomitable spirit and extraordinary heroism. Forces of darkness gather to defeat our heroes' quest to destroy the Ring of Power, and enemy lands become a turbulent, dangerous, treacherous battleground.

Lord of the Rings; Return of the King Stamps - Maximum Cards
Date: November 5, 2003
Retirement Date: 2004
Price (Per Set): $12 (NZ) $7.75 - $8.25 U.S.
Six maximum cards take you on set with director Peter Jackson and cast. Each provides a fascinating glimpse of a remarkable attention to detail that is a hallmark of this trilogy, and of suspense-laden scenes we can expect to see when it premieres in theatres around the world.
Pictured Left to Right (2 photos each): Frodo and Legolas, Aragorn, Merry and Pippen, Gollum and Gandalf

Lord of the Rings; Return of the King Stamps - Ultimate Collection
Date: November 5, 2003
Retirement Date: 2004
Price: $279 (NZ), $180 - $195 U.S.
This Return of the King Ultimate Collection includes one each of the six stamps (in gummed and self-adhesive format), a sheet of each denomination, six miniature sheets, presentation pack, eight first day covers, self-adhesive booklet and six maximum cards.

Lord of the Rings; Return of the King Stamps - Presentation Pack
Date: November 5, 2003
Retirement Date: 2004
Price: $30 (NZ) $18-$22 U.S.
The Return of the King Presentation Pack includes: first day cover with gummed set, self-adhesives set and six stamp miniature sheets.

Lord of the Rings; Return of the King Postcard Set & Official Stamps
Date: November 5, 2003
Retirement Date: 2004
Size: 5.75 inches by 4 inches
Designed By: Frans Lenzen, CommArts Design
This set includes one each of following: Legolas with 40c 'Legolas Stamp', Frodo Baggins with 80c 'Frodo Stamp', Merry Brandybuck and Pippen Took with 90c 'Merry and Pippen Stamp', Aragorn with $1.30 'Aragorn Stamp', Gandalf the White with $1.50 'Gandalf the White Stamp', and Gollum with $2.00 'Gollum Stamp'. These beautiful limited-edition picture New Zealand Maximum Postcards commemorate Peter Jackson's motion picture. All six of the 2003 Return of the King Stamps issue are enhanced further with this stunning set of six Maximum Postcards. These Maximum Postcards are perfect for film enthusiasts, stamp collectors, and fans alike! All are in New Zealand currency.

Lord of the Rings; Return of the King Stamps - Self adhesive Booklets & Set
Date: November 5, 2003
Retirement Date: 2004
Price: (Per Set) $6.90 (NZ) $4.50 - $4.75 U.S.
Price: (Per Booklet) $9.00 (NZ) $5.90 - $6.10 U.S.
For extra convenience, these are also available in self-adhesive format. The pocket-sized 10-stamp booklet contains four 40c and two 90c and one each of 80c, $1.30, $1.50 and $2.00.

Lord of the Rings; Return of the King Stamps Sheets
Date: November 5, 2003
Retirement Date: 2003
Sheet Price: 25 x Denomination of Stamp (NZ)
Designer: Frans Lenzen, CommArts Design, Wellington, New Zealand
Printer: Southern Color Print, Dunedin, New Zealand
Stamp Size: 25mm x 50mm (gummed)
Sheet Size: 25 Stamps per sheet
Paper Type: De La Rue 103gsm red phosphor coated (gummed)
Perforation: 14.25 x 14
Period of Sale: Unless sold out earlier the stamps will remain on sale until 30 June 2004
Each of the six (40c, 80c, 90c, $1.30, $1.50 and $2.00 denominations) from this issue has been produced in sheets of 25 gummed stamps.

40c Legolas Stamp
Date: November 5, 2003
Retirement Date: 2004
Price: 40 cents (NZ) $0.18-$0.23 U.S.
Sheet Price: $10.00 (NZ) $4.80 - $5.20 U.S.

80c Frodo Stamp
Date: November 5, 2003
Retirement Date: 2004
Price: 80 cents (NZ) $0.38-$0.43 U.S.
Sheet Price: $20.00 (NZ) $9.80 - $10.40 U.S.

90c Merry & Pippen Stamp
Date: November 5, 2003
Retirement Date: 2004
Price: 90 cents (NZ) $0.43-$0.49 U.S.
Sheet Price: $22.50 (NZ) $11.20 - $11.75 U.S.

$1.30 Aragorn Stamp
Date: November 5, 2003
Retirement Date: 2004
Price: $1.30 (NZ) $0.62-$0.70 U.S.
Sheet Price: $32.50 (NZ) $16.00 - $16.50 U.S.

$1.50 Gandalf Stamp
Date: November 5, 2003
Retirement Date: 2004
Price: $1.50 (NZ) $0.70-$0.80 U.S.
Sheet Price: $37.50 (NZ) $18.50 - $19.25 U.S.

$2.00 Gollum Stamp
Date: November 5, 2003
Retirement Date: 2004
Price: $2.00 (NZ) $0.95-$1.05 U.S.
Sheet Price: $50.00 (NZ) $24.50 - $25.50 U.S.