{"product_id":"1965-international-co-operation-year-new-zealand-first-day-cover-peace-goodwill","title":"1965 International Co-operation Year – New Zealand First Day Cover | Peace \u0026 Goodwill","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis clean and symbolic 1965 First Day Cover from New Zealand honors the International Co-operation Year with a powerful green handshake design overlaid on industrial imagery. Addressed to a local resident in Wellington, it offers an authentic used example from the South Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Points:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Issue\u003c\/strong\u003e: September 28, 1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCity of Cancellation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wellington, N.Z.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Value\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4d (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme\u003c\/strong\u003e: International Co-operation Year 1965 | Peace \u0026amp; Goodwill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical or Cultural Relevance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Demonstrates New Zealand’s support for UN initiatives promoting global understanding during the Cold War era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Market Value\u003c\/strong\u003e: $6–$14 USD, depending on condition and demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eProduct Overview:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe New Zealand cover features a large yellow cachet with a prominent handshake motif combined with mechanical elements, complemented by a pair of matching stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge illustrated cachet with green handshake, laurel wreath, pulley wheel, and banners reading “Peace” and “Goodwill”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair of 4d handshake stamps with laurel wreaths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircular Wellington postmark dated 28 Sept 1965 with “First Day of Issue”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText “International Co-operation Year 1965”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppeal to Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e This cover appeals to collectors of British Commonwealth philately, UN themes, and straightforward yet meaningful 1960s commemorative designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNew Zealand participated in the worldwide 1965 International Co-operation Year by issuing these stamps and covers, reflecting its longstanding commitment to the United Nations and international peace efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCollectible Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Market Value or Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand First Day Covers from this series are moderately available but desirable when addressed and postmarked on the first day; values generally range from $6–$14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Would Be Interested:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonwealth and New Zealand stamp collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited Nations thematic enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of handshake or peace symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnexpected or Notable Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe large cachet integrates industrial imagery (pulley and wheel) with the handshake, symbolizing practical cooperation in both peace and everyday progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAdd this rare \u003cstrong\u003e1965 New Zealand International Co-operation Year\u003c\/strong\u003e First Day Cover to your collection today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Maple Springs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51302789415076,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/4713\/5908\/files\/20260413100522.jpg?v=1776111633","url":"https:\/\/maplespringsllc.com\/products\/1965-international-co-operation-year-new-zealand-first-day-cover-peace-goodwill","provider":"Maple Springs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}