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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, 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.

Chinese idioms are set phrases which have evolved over thousands of years of use. They are succinct and expressive, vivid and figurative. Often originating from history and life, their stories are full of references and profound philosophy of life, which are of great significance to language learning and cultural inheritance. Following the “Chinese Idioms and Their Stories” stamps issued in 2006 and 2011, Hongkong Post issues a set of six stamps under the theme “Children Stamps – Chinese Idioms and Their Stories III” to enhance children’s knowledge of and interest in Chinese idioms and their stories through lively paintings, inspiring their positive thinking.

Disney animated characters, Mickey & Friends in particular, are friends with generations of people and always bring happiness and heartwarming moments in daily life. Hongkong Post, in collaboration with Disney, issues a set of six stamps and three stamp sheetlets on the theme of “Disney”, featuring familiar and beloved classic animated characters. The stamp designs incorporate local traditional elements, highlighting Hong Kong’s unique charm as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.

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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