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June 13 2000 - Centenary of the last day of use of Hawaiian postage stamps.
Note: The scan does not properly show the $3 value in
silver foil color and the $5 value in gold foil color.
NOTE: From June 14 2005, these stamps are no longer available. This webpage is provided for reference only.
A set of 3 postage stamps, a mini-sheet and a booklet were issued on June 13 2000 to celebrate the Centenary of the last day of use of Hawai'i postage stamps on June 13 1900. From June 14 1900, only U.S. postage stamps were valid in the Territory of Hawai'i.
All three stamps (above) reproduce the actual postage stamps (5c, 10c & 12c) issued by the Republic of Hawai'i that were still valid on the last day.
The mini-sheet (below) shows a Hawai'i 4c postal envelope with a June 13 1900 cancel.
The $5 stamp (above right) prepays the overnight rate.
The $3 stamp (above middle) plus the $5 stamp prepays the same day rate.
The $1 stamp (above left) prepays additional charges - such as extra weight.
The $8 mini-sheet (below) prepays the same day rate.
Note: The scan does not properly show
"HAWAI'I POST" and "$8" in gold foil color.
An Official Hawai'i Post First Day Cover was also issued with a special cachet and postmark for the occasion.
A Booklet consisting of 3 panes containing 2 x $1, 2 x $3 and 2 x $5 stamps was also issued. Each pane of 2 stamps has a white margin all around. "© 2000 Hawai'i Post" is printed vertically on the lower right side margin & Hawai'i Security Printers, Honolulu, Hawai'i. is printed on the bottom margin of each pane.
The booklet cover is of parchment type card stock and is stapled twice at the left side. The cover has a black and white photo of Waikiki taken around 1900 showing two native Hawaiians and their canoes with Diamond Head in the background. The back cover explains Hawai'i Post's postage rates.
Technical details of the stamps and mini-sheet:
Colors: $1 - Rose, light yellow, ultramarine and black.
$3- Yellow-green, beige, black and silver foil.
$5 - Ultramarine, light green, black and gold foil.
$8 - Blue-green, beige, red, light green, black, royal blue and gold foil.
Size: 32mm x 48mm (stamps). 84mm x 70mm (mini-sheet).
Stamps sheet size: 30 (6 across, 5 down)
Perforation: 12. The mini-sheet is imperforate.
Design, Layout & Pre-press: Enelani.
Printer: Hawai'i Security Printers, Honolulu, Hawai'i.
Printing Method: 4-color (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) Thermal printing process with gold foil ($5, $8) and silver foil ($3) spot colors added.
Sheet margin markings: HAWAI'I POST (top middle), "Traffic Light" showing 4 or 5 colors used in printing (lower left side), © 2000 Hawai'i Post (lower right side) & Hawai'i Security Printers, Honolulu, Hawai'i. (bottom middle)
Paper: GPA coated white stock with water-activated gum on the back.
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