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Selected philatelic products issued by China Post, Macao Post and Telecommunications and the postal administrations of Australia, Isle of Man, Japan, New Zealand and the United Kingdom will be put on sale on the Hongkong Post online shopping mall “ShopThruPost” (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) starting from 9 am of 21 January 2025.

With a long-standing history, the twelve Chinese zodiac signs carry great significance in traditional Chinese culture. To welcome the Year of the Snake, Hongkong Post releases the second issue of the fifth Lunar New Year special stamp series. A set of four stamps and two stamp sheetlets feature various depictions of the Snake adorned with traditional Lunar New Year elements. The background is set off with festive colours and light gold plants, giving an atmosphere of rejoicing in celebration of the Year of the Snake.

Acknowledgement: Hong Kong Heritage Museum

Bidding adieu to the Year of the Dragon and ringing in the Year of the Snake, Hongkong Post presents a Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year Animals – Dragon / Snake, wishing everyone a blessed year ahead during this festive season. The dragon and snake on the stamps are hot stamped with silver foil and 22-carat gold foil respectively for a shiny and luxurious finish, adding festive ambience to the Lunar New Year.

China Post, Hongkong Post and Macao Post and Telecommunications jointly issue the “Year of the Snake” Joint Souvenir Packs on 5 January 2025, containing the souvenir sheet jointly issued by the three postal administrations, which sheds light on the diversified expressions of traditional Chinese zodiac culture, demonstrating the interconnected and integrated cultural root of the Chinese people.

A newly designed “2025 Souvenir Cover” will be put on sale at all philatelic offices, as well as Hongkong Post’s Online Shopping Mall “ShopThruPost” from 18 December 2024 to 31 December 2025.

With sheer determination, Team Hong Kong, China won two gold and two bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (Paris 2024). It was the first time that Hong Kong clinched two gold medals at the same Olympic Games, and claimed medals in two consecutive Olympic Games. To celebrate the outstanding achievements of Team Hong Kong, China at Paris 2024, Hongkong Post issues a stamp sheetlet entitled “Congratulations on the Outstanding Achievements of Team Hong Kong, China at Paris 2024”, featuring the remarkable performances of the 35 athletes from Team Hong Kong, China in the arenas. The stamp sheetlet contains a set of three stamps that captures the moments of athletes sparing no effort in competing for medals in fencing and swimming events respectively, demonstrating their passion for sports and Hong Kong spirit that touch people’s hearts.

Team Hong Kong, China captured three gold medals, four silver medals and one bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, achieving the best results since the 2008 Paralympic Games. To celebrate the remarkable accomplishment of Team Hong Kong, China at the Paralympic Games this year, Hongkong Post issues a stamp sheetlet entitled “Congratulations on the Outstanding Achievements of Team Hong Kong, China at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games”. The stamp sheetlet contains a set of three stamps, showcasing the three medal-winning events, namely swimming, boccia and badminton. With unparalleled resilience and determination, every athlete overcame numerous obstacles and persevered through rigorous training to ultimately reach the Paralympic Games, which inspire and fill the people of Hong Kong with pride.

Opened in 2022, the Hong Kong Palace Museum presents the finest objects from the Palace Museum and other important cultural institutions around the world with new curatorial approaches. Following the release of the “Hong Kong Palace Museum” special stamps in 2022, Hongkong Post issues a set of special stamps under the theme “Hong Kong Palace Museum II”. Featuring more of the precious arts and cultural collections from the Palace Museum in Beijing, these stamps demonstrate the profound achievements of Chinese civilisation, and promote the study and appreciation of Chinese arts and culture by members of the public.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government announced on 1 July 2024 that the Central Government had agreed to gift another pair of giant pandas to Hong Kong. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, which makes this gift even more special. The HKSAR Government is grateful to the Central Government and made the best preparations to welcome the giant pandas to Hong Kong on 26 September this year. The two pairs of giant pandas – An An and Jia Jia, and Ying Ying and Le Le – gifted by the Central Government in 1999 and 2007 respectively have accompanied generations of Hong Kong people. The new pair of giant pandas will also bring laughter and joy  to the community. To commemorate this much-anticipated moment, Hongkong Post issues a stamp sheetlet on the theme of “Welcome Giant Pandas” to showcase the adorable new members of the national treasures and express sincere gratitude to the Central Government for its care and support for Hong Kong.

Selected philatelic products issued by China Post, Macao Post and Telecommunications and the postal administrations of Australia, Isle of Man, Japan, Liechtenstein, New Zealand and the United Kingdom will be put on sale on the Hongkong Post online shopping mall “ShopThruPost” (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) starting from 9 am of 12 November 2024.

Compact as it maybe, Hong Kong possesses a diverse and vibrant array of natural landscapes. As a continuation of the “Hong Kong Landscape” stamp series, Hongkong Post presents a set of eight stamps and two stamp sheetlets on the theme of “Hong Kong Landscape – 10 Natural Wonders”. This collection is based on the “Top 10 Natural Wonders of Hong Kong” launched by the Hong Kong Chronicles Institute in 2023. Experts and scholars curated a selection of 30 natural landscapes, divided into five categories, namely mountains, waters, rocks, villages and islands. An online voting was conducted to select the most representative “Top 10 Natural Wonders of Hong Kong”. This set of special stamps showcases the exquisite natural beauty of Hong Kong and encourages the public to appreciate and cherish the local natural scenery.

Get a preview of upcoming stamp products and a host of fabulous rewards Hongkong Post is set to offer from January to June 2025. Attractive gifts and bonus points will be offered to AOS members who place their orders by 11 November 2024. Make sure you order early!

On 9 October 1874, 22 countries gathered to sign the Treaty of Bern, establishing the General Postal Union, which was renamed as the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1878. This initiative realised the vision of establishing a single postal territory to serve people everywhere. Today, the UPU has evolved into a postal network of 192 member countries that fosters cooperation and communication among postal administrations worldwide and provides latest updates to ensure a universal network of postal products and services. It also fulfils a number of other functions, such as advisory, mediation and liaison. 2024 marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the UPU. Hongkong Post, as a member of the China Delegation, issues a stamp sheetlet with the theme of “The 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union” to commemorate this occasion.

Selected philatelic products issued by China Post, Macao Post and Telecommunications and the postal administrations of Australia, Canada, France, Isle of Man, Japan, Liechtenstein, New Zealand and the United Kingdom will be put on sale on the Hongkong Post online shopping mall “ShopThruPost” (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) starting from 9 am of 22 August 2024.

Selected philatelic products issued by China Post, Macao Post and Telecommunications and the postal administrations of Australia, Isle of Man, Liechtenstein, New Zealand and the United Nations will be put on sale on the Hongkong Post online shopping mall “ShopThruPost” (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) starting from 9 am of 30 April 2024.

The 2023 Prestige Annual Stamp Album, contains a collection of the special/commemorative stamps, souvenir sheets and stamp sheetlets issued by Hongkong Post in 2023, together with detailed narratives and a compliment card. The deluxe version also comes with a certificate signed by the Postmaster General and carries a unique number. the 2023 Prestige Annual Stamp Album (Ordinary Version), priced at $898, the 2023 Prestige Annual Stamp Album (Deluxe Version), priced at $998. The 2023 Annual Stamp Pack, priced at $328, contains all special stamps (except stamp sheetlets and souvenir sheets) issued by Hongkong Post during the year. The album and stamp pack allow stamp enthusiasts to recall prominent topics and major events in the past year, which are eye-pleasing items for true philatelists at leisure.

A newly designed “2024 Souvenir Cover” will be put on sale at all philatelic offices, as well as Hongkong Post’s Online Shopping Mall “ShopThruPost” from 15 December 2023 to 31 December 2024.

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