Special Stamp Issue - "Hong Kong Goldfish II"
Stamps
In Chinese tradition, the goldfish has long been a symbol of abundance
and luck. Hongkong Post's first set of stamps featuring goldfish
in 1993 was very well-received. This second set of stamps and the
accompanying stamp sheetlet illustrate some of the most impressive
varieties of goldfish in Hong Kong.
A set of four Special Stamps of "Hong Kong Goldfish II"
will be issued on 12 May 2005 (Thursday). Four popular gold
fish species in Hong Kong are depicted in this stamp set, including
"Variegated Pearl-scale" ($1.4), "Red &
White Swallow-tail" ($2.4), "Pale Bronze Egg-phoenix"
($3), "Blue Wenyu" ($5) and "Red and White
Dragon-eye" ($5 stamp sheetlet).
No matter you are stamps enthusiast or goldfish lover, you would
certainly be attracted to this beautiful stamp set. Don't miss the
chance of ordering this Special Stamps!
Information about philatelic products associated with this issue
and the sales restriction per queuing customer starting from 12
May 2005 are as follows:
| Products |
Descriptions |
Selling Price (HKD) |
Sales Restriction per queuing customer |
| Mint Stamps |
Available in 4 denominations of $1.40, $2.40, $3.00 and $5.00. |
$11.80 per set |
10 sheets of stamps of
each denomination
(each sheet contains 25 stamps) |
| Souvenir Sheet |
Each containing a set of 4 stamps |
$11.80 per sheet |
20 sheets |
| Stamp Sheetlet |
Each containing a $5 stamps |
$5.00 per sheet |
20 sheets |
| Presentation Pack |
Each containing a set of 4 stamps and a stamp Sheetlet |
$25.00 per pack |
5 packs |
| Serviced First Day Cover affixed with a set of 4 stamps |
Affixed with a full set of 4 stamps and datestamped with the
special postmark (available at 39 philatelic offices on 12
May 2005 only) |
$15.30 per cover |
5 covers |
| Serviced First Day Cover affixed with a Souvenir Sheet |
Affixed with a souvenir sheet and cancelled by the special
postmark (available at 39 philatelic offices on 12 May 2005
only) |
$15.30 per cover |
5 covers |
| Serviced First Day Cover affixed with a Stamp Sheetlet |
Affixed with a piece of stamp sheetlet and cancelled by the
special postmark (available at 39 philatelic offices on 12
May 2005 only) |
$8.50 per cover |
5 covers |
Remarks: The above philatelic products have been included in the
2005 Local Standing Order Service.
The stamps will be displayed at the General Post Office, Tsim Sha
Tsui Post Office, Tsuen Wan Post Office and Sha Tin Central Post
Office from 21 April 2005. Official First Day Cover at HK$1
each will be put on sale at all post offices on the same day. Advance
orders for servicing self-provided souvenir covers will be accepted
at 39 philatelic offices from 21 to 27 April 2005.
Hand-back datestamping service will be provided at all post offices
on 12 May 2005 for official and privately-made covers bearing
the first day of issue indication and a local address. A special
postmark will also be introduced and available for hand-back service
at all post offices. In addition, the "GPO-1" postmark,
the "Philatelic Bureau" pictorial postmark and the philatelic
office pictorial postmarks will be available for hand-back datestamping
service at 39 philatelic offices on that day.
The public hall of the Hongkong Post Philatelic Bureau on 1/F.,
Trade Square, 681 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon, will be open on
12 May 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for datestamping
covers with the "Philatelic Bureau" pictorial postmark,
the "GPO-1" postmark as well as special postmark on that
day.
Stamp Printing Details
| Design |
Mr. Arde LAM |
| Printer |
Joh. Enschedé B.V., the Netherlands |
| Process |
Lithography |
| Stamp Size |
Stamp Sheet, Souvenir Sheet - 45 mm x 28 mm
Stamp Sheetlet - 45 mm x 35 mm |
| Stamp Layout |
Pane of 25 stamps |
| Souvenir Sheet Size |
130 mm x 75 mm |
| Stamp Sheetlet Size |
130 mm x 75 mm |
| Perforation |
Stamp Sheet, Souvenir Sheet - 13.25 x 14.25 (one elliptical
perforation on each vertical)
Stamp Sheetlet - 13.25 x 13.75 (one elliptical perforation on
each vertical) |
| Paper |
Paper with security fibres |
| Date of Issue |
12 May 2005 |
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Souvenir Sheet
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Stamp Sheetlet
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Presentation Pack
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Special Postmark
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Serviced First Day Cover affixed with a set of 4 stamps
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Serviced First Day Cover affixed with a Souvenir Sheet
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| Serviced First Day Cover affixed with a Stamp Sheetlet |
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