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12014 Hong Kong Definitive Stamps (New Values)
Date of Issue：2018/01/01
Hongkong Post is launching three new definitive stamps with new values of $2.60, $3.40 and $4.90 on 1 January 2018. These new stamps are defined by the original designs of the 2014 Definitive Stamps that feature unique geo-attractions of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, and portray Ma Shi Chau, Yan Chau and Fa Shan.
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2Year of the Dog
Date of Issue：2018/01/27
The “Year of the Dog” stamp issue is the seventh in Hongkong Post’s fourth Lunar New Year special stamp series. Four thematic stamps delight collectors with cute models of dogs in ceramic, jade, pottery and seashell art. Exhibiting the lovely temperament and sweet playfulness of the dog, they present the Chinese zodiac sign for the year. Also available are stamp sheetlets printed in paper and silk that celebrate this great festive time of the year with joy and auspicious greetings.
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3Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year Animals – Rooster / Dog
Date of Issue：2018/01/27
Start the New Year with greetings from two Chinese zodiac animals. This stamp sheetlet brings together the rooster and the dog to imbue the Lunar New Year with high spirits and vitality. The Rooster and Dog stamps are finished in silver foil and 22K gold-plate respectively. This stamp sheetlet is ideal for private collection and an excellent gift idea.
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4Festive Customs
Date of Issue：2018/02/27
Hong Kong is a captivating city where new and old come together in perfect harmony. Traditional festivals and traditions have endured, alongside time-honoured and interesting folk customs. Hongkong Post is pleased to unveil a set of six stamps under the theme “Festive Customs”. They show six common Hong Kong folk customs, including Putting Up Spring Festival Scrolls, Throwing Wishing Placards, Offering First Incense, Spinning Wheels of Fortune, Drawing Chinese Fortune Sticks and Unicorn Dance. Using a very expressive design concept, the designer has employed the silver outline of a hand or pair of hands to indicate the movement and activity associated with the custom on each stamp.
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5Hong Kong by Night II
Date of Issue：2018/03/22
Hong Kong, Asia’s world city, is renowned for her wonderful night-time cityscape. Hongkong Post organised the “Photography Competition for 2018 Special Stamps” earlier to celebrate Hong Kong’s stunning beauty by night. This set of four stamps showcases the winning entries that epitomise the city’s charisma and night scenes from different angles.
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6The 150th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Fire Services Department
Date of Issue：2018/05/08
The year 2018 marks the 150th anniversary of the Hong Kong Fire Services Department. Hongkong Post issues a set of commemorative stamps as a salute to this distinguished force. Featuring fire and ambulance appliances and uniforms from different decades, this issue looks back on the evolution of the Fire Services Department in firefighting, rescue and ambulance services, as well as mobilising and communications over the years. Committed to fulfilling its mission of “Serving with Courage, Passion and Commitment”, the department has sought continuous improvement on all fronts and has gained the respect and admiration of the people of Hong Kong.
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7Inclusive Communication
Date of Issue：2018/06/07
Next to verbal and written words, sign language and Braille are important media for communication. Hongkong Post’s “Inclusive Communication” set of six special stamps features six common sign language phrases with corresponding Braille. This is an important way to promote sign language and Braille for a more inclusive society. The design of the sheetlet is highly creative. Special lenticular printing makes the “Inclusive Communication” message in sign language come alive.
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8Children Stamps – Fun with Numbers and Symbols
Date of Issue：2018/07/17
Numbers and symbols are indispensable in everyday communication. This set of sixteen special stamps features numerals from 0 to 9 and the “+”, “-“, “x”, “÷”, “%” and “=” symbols. Kids can make up different math formulae with them or express special meanings. Just be creative!
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9World Heritage in China Series No. 7: Temple of Heaven
Date of Issue：2018/08/10
The seventh stamp sheetlet of the World Heritage in China series features the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. The 2,730,000m2 heritage site of monumental architecture was the arena for Ming and Qing emperors to worship heaven and wish for a good harvest. It commands great historical significance. The sheetlet is elaborately composed and features the main building, Qiniandian (Hall of Prayers for Good Harvest), with its exquisite caisson ceiling.
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10Cantonese Opera Repertory
Date of Issue：2018/10/09
Cantonese opera is an important traditional performing art in Hong Kong. With a long history, many plays have become “core classics” and household names. Hongkong Post proudly launches a set of six stamps that presents all-time Cantonese opera classics: The Story of Princess Changping, The Moon Pavilion, Lord Guan Gong Releasing Lady Diao Chan, The Princess in Distress, Butterfly Lovers and Lady Zhaojun Departing for the Frontier.
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11The Bicentenary of Ying Wa College
Date of Issue：2018/11/09
Ying Wa College was founded in Malacca in 1818 and relocated to Hong Kong in 1843. It is the oldest school extant in Hong Kong. Ying Wa College has played a pivotal role in promoting Chinese studies, Chinese translation, Christian missionary work in China, Hong Kong’s western education model, Chinese newspapers and the development of printing. Paying tribute to the school on its 200th anniversary, Hongkong Post is pleased to issue a special commemorative stamp sheetlet.
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12Characters in Jin Yong’s Novels
Date of Issue：2018/12/06
Jin Yong has authored many widely popular martial arts novels since the 1950s. The overwhelming success of his works is attributable not only to arresting storylines but also to the multi-dimensional characters with distinctive personalities. This set of special stamps showcases famous lead characters in Jin Yong novels, such as GUO Jing and HUANG Rong (The Eagle-Shooting Heroes), CHEN Jialuo (The Book and the Sword), LINGHU Chong and REN Yingying (The Smiling, Proud Wanderer), ZHANG Wuji (The Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre), YANG Guo and Xiaolongnü ( The Giant Eagle and its Companion), WEI Xiaobao and Kangxi (The Deer and the Cauldron) and QIAO Feng, DUAN Yu and XU Zhu (The Demi-Gods and the Semi-Devils). Hongkong Post is also launching the first stamp booklet with 30 attractive stamps featuring Zhang Wu Ji in Tai Chi poses. Flip the pages of the stamp booklet quickly and you will see the martial arts master in consecutive moves.
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