“2025 Hong Kong Definitive Stamps”

With the theme of Hong Kong Landmarks, Hongkong Post issues "2025 Hong Kong Definitive Stamps" to introduce the famous landmarks in Hong Kong through a set of 16 stamps, demonstrating the uniqueness and charm of Hong Kong as an international financial hub and an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. The stamps showcase the stunning landscapes of Hong Kong and depict the city's important infrastructure developments and conservation achievements. The new definitive stamps are available in a full range of denominations, providing the public with convenience in combining the stamps for daily use when posting mail items.

 

There are altogether 16 denominations, namely:

Denomination	Landmark
10¢	Central Police Station Compound – Tai Kwun
20¢	Old Tai O Police Station – Tai O Heritage Hotel
50¢	Lai Chi Wo
$1	Bank of China Tower
$2	The Blue House Cluster – Viva Blue House
$2.20	Victoria Harbour
$2.80	Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
$3.70	Hong Kong Palace Museum
$4	Hong Kong Science Park
$5	M+
$5.40	Hong Kong International Airport
$5.50	Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
$10	International Finance Centre
$15.50	The Big Buddha
$20	Hong Kong Museum of Art
$50	Hong Kong Cultural Centre

This is the fifth set of definitive stamps issued by Hongkong Post since the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.

 

Acknowledgement: Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Development Bureau, Environment and Ecology Bureau, Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, Transport and Logistics Bureau, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department

 

10¢ Stamp – Central Police Station Compound – Tai Kwun
Located in the heart of Central, Tai Kwun is formerly the Central Police Station Compound comprising three declared monuments, namely the former Central Police Station, the Central Magistracy and the Victoria Prison. In 2019, Tai Kwun received the Award of Excellence in the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. Tai Kwun houses an art gallery and an auditorium for art exhibitions and performances. The stamp features the architectural characteristics of Tai Kwun and is decorated with a classical window on the external wall of Tai Kwun, which is aesthetically and historically enchanting.

 

20¢ Stamp – Old Tai O Police Station – Tai O Heritage Hotel
Located at Shek Tsai Po Street in Tai O, the Tai O Heritage Hotel was formerly the Tai O Police Station, a Grade II historic building. The Tai O Heritage Hotel has been awarded the Award of Merit in the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. As Chinese white dolphins frequently occur in the waters around Tai O, the stamp is adorned with a Chinese white dolphin to highlight the local characteristics of Tai O.

 

50¢ Stamp – Lai Chi Wo
Located in the northeast New Territories, Lai Chi Wo Hakka walled village was built according to feng shui principles, backed by mountains and facing the sea. The Lai Chi Wo Rural Cultural Landscape has been conferred with the Special Recognition for Sustainable Development in the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation for its pioneering approach to rural sustainability, upholding economic, social and environmental dimensions in the holistic rejuvenation of the Hakka agricultural settlement with over 300 years of history using nature-based solutions. The stamp features a Peacock Pansy, one of the common butterfly species in Lai Chi Wo, which demonstrates the achievements of nature conservation in the area.

 

$1 Stamp – Bank of China Tower
Bank of China (BOC) Tower is located at the core of Central in Hong Kong, where economic and financial activities are vibrant. The design concept of the tower is inspired by the elegant stature of bamboo which is characterised by rapid growth and represents strength, vitality, growth and ambition. This geometrical work of art clad in a curtain wall of glass and aluminium has become one of Hong Kong's iconic buildings. The design of the stamp is decorated with an antique coin, together with the BOC Tower, symbolising the economic and financial development in the past and now.

 

$2 Stamp – The Blue House Cluster – Viva Blue House
Built in 1922, the Blue House was originally a residential building in Wan Chai. It clinched the Award of Excellence in the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation in recognition of its successful people-centred revitalisation efforts that safeguarded both the pre-war traditional tong lau architecture and the living heritage of the local community. It is now a vibrant community space. The stamp features an old-fashioned letterbox against the Blue House, adding a touch of nostalgia.

 

$2.20 Stamp – Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour, the deep waters between the south of Kowloon Peninsula and north of Hong Kong Island, has witnessed the transformation of Hong Kong from a fishing port into a metropolitan city today. Victoria Harbour is a treasure of Hong Kong people and a popular landmark for many travellers to take photos and "check-in". The stamp depicts a traditional Chinese junk sailing in the Victoria Harbour with a rudder at the top, exuding a hint of retro charm.

 

$2.80 Stamp – Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
Spanning Lingdingyang, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) is the longest bridge-tunnel system sea-crossing in the world, linking Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao. With the HZMB, the travelling time between Hong Kong, Macao and Zhuhai has been reduced substantially, making it convenient for travellers to get around the cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The design of the stamp incorporates the "Chinese knot" design on the bridge towers, demonstrating the profound traditional Chinese culture.

 

$3.70 Stamp – Hong Kong Palace Museum
Located in the West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong Palace Museum is a collaborative project between the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority and the Palace Museum. The museum offers a Hong Kong perspective and a global vision, presenting the finest objects from the Palace Museum and other important cultural institutions around the world. The stamp displays the exterior of the museum and highlights the red-coloured gate of the museum, which reflects its unique architectural style and cultural significance.

 

$4 Stamp – Hong Kong Science Park
As a beacon of innovation and technology (I&T) in Hong Kong, Science Park is where the most passionate game changers exchange ideas to spark world-unique innovation. This is one unique startup playground for the I&T community. The stamp incorporates a model of a molecular structure which symbolises science exploration and research.

 

$5 Stamp – M+
Located in the West Kowloon Cultural District, M+ is the first global museum of contemporary visual culture in Asia. An LED-display system is integrated into M+'s harbour-facing facade, transforming the building into a coarse-grained display screen, which allows the public to encounter collection works and digital commissions from many points in the city. The upper part of the stamp is decorated with a LED display screen in blue colour.

 

$5.40 Stamp – Hong Kong International Airport
With extensive intermodal connectivity, as well as in technological applications to airport operations and passenger services, the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) leads the world in both passenger and cargo service. The stamp depicts the HKIA with the Air Traffic Control Tower on the top, which controls the aerodrome traffic including aircraft taking-off and landing on the runway as well as aircraft movements on the taxiways and parking aprons.

 

$5.50 Stamp – Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) is one of the world's most impressive, efficient and multi-functional meeting and exhibition venues. It is a striking landmark along the Victoria Harbour resembling a seabird soaring in flight, with its vast curtain of glass reflecting the modernity of the metropolis. The stamp highlights the Forever Blooming Bauhinia Sculpture adjacent to the HKCEC, which was a gift presented by the Central People's Government to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to commemorate the return of Hong Kong to the motherland in 1997.

 

$10 Stamp – International Finance Centre
Situated in the core business area in Central, International Finance Centre complex (ifc) is a landmark for business and leisure in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is located at Two ifc. Its Information Centre is an important resource for introducing its work to the community and promoting public awareness of monetary and banking matters. The stamp features Two ifc which projects strength and grandeur in the classic skyscraper. The $10 coin motif symbolises the financial achievements of Hong Kong over the years.

 

$15.50 Stamp – The Big Buddha
Sitting on the top of a hill at 482 metres above sea level, the Big Buddha statue is the world's largest seated outdoor bronze Buddha. The stamp captures the Big Buddha, an important landmark, and a Ngong Ping Cable Car. Visitors can take the Ngong Ping Cable Car to enjoy a panoramic view of the Big Buddha and the distinctive cultural atmosphere of Lantau.

 

$20 Stamp – Hong Kong Museum of Art
Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) in Tsim Sha Tsui is the first public art museum in Hong Kong. It is an extensive exhibition space and a custodian of a variety of art collection, representing the unique cultural legacy of Hong Kong's connection across the globe. The circle motif at the top of the stamp is based on the logotype of HKMoA.

 

$50 Stamp – Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Located at the waterfront promenade in Tsim Sha Tsui, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, with its distinguished architectural design and diverse facilities for performing arts, has long been the premier world-class performing arts venue for art talents and quality programmes. The stamp highlights the distinctive sloped form of the centre which is most prominent.

 

Official first day covers will be put on sale at $2.5 each at all post offices from 4 March 2024. Advance orders for servicing self-provided covers will be accepted at all philatelic offices from 4 to 10 March 2025.

 

Stamp products include mint stamps, stamp sheets, souvenir sheet, presentation packs, souvenir packs, aerogramme, stamp booklet, postcards, maximum cards, serviced first day cover and serviced first day cover. Serviced first day cover and maximum cards are available at the philatelic offices only.

Date-stamping Arrangements

• A hand-back date-stamping service with the office date-stamp and the special postmarks will be provided on 18 March 2025 at all post offices for official first day covers/souvenir covers/privately-made covers bearing the first day of issue indication and a local address. All philatelic offices will also provide "Philatelic Bureau" pictorial postmark and its respective philatelic office pictorial postmark. The GPO-1 date-stamp impression will only be available at the General Post Office.

• All stamp products will be available starting from 18 March 2025 while stock lasts.

• All stamp products will be available at Hongkong Post's online shopping mall – "ShopThruPost" (website: shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) starting from 18 March 2025 at 8:00 a.m., while stock lasts.

Design:	Bon KWAN
Printer:	Cartor Security Printing, France
Process:	Lithography
Stamp Size:	Low values – 25 mm × 29 mm (10￠, 20￠, 50￠, $1, $2, $2.20, $2.80, $3.70, $4, $5, $5.40, $5.50) High values – 28.5 mm × 33.5 mm ($10, $15.50, $20, $50)
Stamp Layout:	Low values – Pane of 100 stamps High values – Pane of 50 stamps
Perforation:	Low values – 13.5 × 13.75 (one elliptical perforation on each vertical) High values – 13.25 × 13 (one elliptical perforation on each vertical)
Paper:	Paper with security fibres
Date of Issue:	18 March 2025