Issue of Postage Prepaid Postcard Series No. 17 and No. 18 - The 9th World Firefighters Games 2006 (Air Mail)

The 9th World Firefighters Games 2006 will be held in Hong Kong from 18 to 25 February 2006. A set of two Postage Prepaid Postcards Series No. 17 and No. 18 will be issued on 18 February 2006 (Saturday) to commemorate Hong Kong's hosting of this event.

On both Prepaid Postcard Series No. 17 & No. 18, the front side depicts images in silhouette style of Firefighters and Ambulance Officers in uniform. The emblem of the Games is depicted in colour and the skyline of Hong Kong Island is outlined in silver. The postcards are designed by Mr. Clement YICK and printed by the Government Logistics Department. The selling price per set of two postcards is HK$10. The postcard set will be available for sale at General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Sha Tin Central Post Office, Tsuen Wan Post Office and Tuen Mun Central Post Office, while stock lasts. The sales restriction per queuing customer is 5 sets.

A special postmark will also be introduced for providing hand-back service for the official postcards and privately-made covers, bearing the first day of issue indication and a local address on 18 February 2006.

The arrangements are as follows:

Special Postmark

Postage Prepaid Postcard Series No. 17

Postage Prepaid Postcard Series No. 18

Remark : For 2006 Local Standing Order Service customers who have successfully ordered the "Postage Prepaid Postcard (Air Mail)", please note that the "Postage Prepaid Postcard Series No. 17 and No. 18 - The 9th World Firefighters Games 2006" will be collected together with the "Children Stamps - Dress Bear Up" stamp products.