Issue information
New Zealand Post celebrated this gigantic moment in New Zealand film history with a stamp issue that captures the magic of Kong's release.
King Kong - 45c
Worshipped by a savage race, the 25-foot gorilla has survived the horrors of a prehistoric jungle only to be defeated by his fascination for Ann.
Carl Denham - 90c
A maverick film-maker, Carl Denham is captivated by the legend of Kong and sets off to make a movie that will catapult him into fame. Ultimately, his greed for success would be the undoing of him.
Ann Darrow - $1.35
Struggling, out-of-work actress Ann Darrow believes her luck has finally changed when she's offered a role on Carl Denham's film. unaware of what part she would play in the adventure that unfolds.
Jack Driscoll - $1.50
A sensitive New York playwright, Jack Driscoll becomes an unlikely hero on Skull Island, as both his physical courage and his heart are tested in pursuit of Ann.
Ann Darrow and Jack Driscoll - $2.00
When Ann and Jack discover their feelings for each other on Skull Island they become part of a terrifying love triangle, as Kong pursues the golden-haired actress for himself.