46. New Caledonia - 140 Anniversary of Postage Stamp


         Country: New Caledonia
           Scott: 831e
      Issue Date: 07-03-1999
          Format: Souvenir Sheet
      Face Value: 1100 Francs
        Hologram: Contains Napoleon III portrait from Cew Caledonia's first stamp, cagou bird, "1859", "1999" and "New Caledonia".
        Quantity: 36,000
         Printer: Cartor, of France

        Comments: Each of the 5 stamps in this souvenir sheet are printed using different printing methods. Upper left stamp is printed by line engraving/intaglio. Upper right stamp is printed offset and thermogravure. Lower left stamp is printed by frequency modulation screening. Lower right stamp is printed by embossing with 22-carat gold leaf.