+ Issue Date     : 15/11/1997
+ Classification : Postage Stamp
+ Emission       : Special
+ Designer       : CD Advertising Sdn Bhd
+ Printer        : Southern Colour Print, New Zealand
+ Printing       : Lithography
+ Paper          : Phosphorized / Phospor Coated
+ Watermark      : Unwatermarked
+ Perforations   : 12
+ Separations    : Normal Perforations
+ Gum Type       : Gum
+ Shape          : Rectangular
+ Orientation    : Horizontal

In 1997 pre-issue culminates with the fourth and last pre-issue stamps for the XVI Commonwealth Games.

The four stamp designs for 1997 depict team sports - hockey, netball, cricket and rugby. The designs are artistically rendered in contrasting colors while highlighting the challenges and intensity of each team sport. At the same time they depict the team spirit of the Commonwealth countires. The 'gutter' depicts the 'Wira' mascot in four games poses - lawn bowls, squash, tenpin bowling and swimming.