2009 Stamps Issuing Programme and Introduction
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Year of the Ox |
| Issue date: 17th January 2009 |
| The hard working ox is the hero in the tenth issue of the third Lunar New Year series issued by Hongkong Post. This set of stamps vividly captures the expressions and physical forms of 4 different breeds of oxen. A must-have item for collectors of the Lunar New Year series! |
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• Mint Stamp
• Stamp Sheet
• Presentation Pack |
• Datestamped First Day Cover
• Souvenir Sheet
• Imperforated Stamp Sheetlet |
• Postage Prepaid Picture Card
• Datestamped Postage Prepaid Picture Card
• Maximum Card |
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Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year Animals - Rat/Ox |
| Issue date: 17th January 2009 |
| Say farewell to the “Year of the Rat” and welcome the "Year of the Ox"! Embossed and hot-foiled with genuine 22K and 24K gold as well as 99.9% silver, this special edition is great as a gift or for your own collection. |
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• Stamp Sheet
• Presentation Pack
• Datestamped Souvenir Cover |
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Mainland Scenery Series No. 8: Mount Tianshan, Xinjiang |
| Issue date: 24 February 2009 |
Mount Tianshan is surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges and bordered by turquoise waters and blue skies. Its picturesque scenery is captured in this beautiful stamp sheetlet. The stamp captures the beauty of the Tianchi Lake (meaning heavenly lake), while Glacier No. 1 of Mount Tianshan is the main visual in the stamp sheetlet. The breathtaking scene with the words “Tianshan” (meaning heavenly mountains) in Chinese calligraphy makes this stamp sheetlet another precious collection to treasure in the mainland scenery series. |
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• Stamp Sheetlet
• Presentation Pack
• Datestamped First Day Cover |
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Stamp Sheetlet to Commemorate Hongkong Post's Participation in China 2009 World Stamp Exhibition |
| Issue Date: 7th April, 2009 |
CHINA 2009 World Stamp Exhibition will be held in Luoyang, Henan, China on 10-16 April 2009 and a stamp sheetlet will be issued on 7 April 2009 to commemorate Hongkong Post's participation in this event.
The stamp sheetlet vividly captures the artistic images of Peony and Bauhinia blakeana, the city flower of Luoyang and Hong Kong respectively. With Peony depicted in the centre of the stamp against the background of Bauhinia blakeana, it is symbolic of Hongkong Post's enthusiastic support of CHINA 2009.
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• Stamp Sheetlet
• Presentation Pack
• Datestamped First Day Cover |
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HONG KONG 2009 - 23rd Asian International Stamp Exhibition |
| Original Name: "Hong Kong 2009 Stamp Exhibition" |
| Issue date: 14th May 2009 |
A stamp sheetlet will be issued on 14 May 2009 (on the opening of the Exhibition) to mark the occasion. The stamp sheetlet is novel and distinctive by using tangram as its design theme. Tangram is a kind of puzzle comprising of seven flat pieces. Players need to use their wits and creativity in coming up with endless patterns. Tangram figures in different postures are featured in the stamp sheetlet to give a sense of flexibility and versatility. Thus it suggests that the youth strive to bring out their best by seeking challenges and breakthroughs. And this is perfectly in line with HONG KONG 2009's theme concept of "Youth Philately".
In this stamp sheetlet, the stamp adopts special printing effect to turn itself into an interactive game. By placing and slightly moving the enclosed screener, one can see surprising pattern and words on the stamp. |
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• Stamp Sheetlet
• Presentation Pack
• Datestamped First Day Cover |
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Hong Kong Museums Collection |
| Original Name: "Hong Kong Art Collections" |
| Issue date: 16th May 2009 |
On 16 May 2009 (the third day of the Exhibition), Hongkong Post will issue a set of Special Stamps on "Hong Kong Museums Collection". This set of stamps features six precious displayed artworks on Chinese Calligraphy and Paintings, created in 1911 or before, from Hong Kong Museum of Art, Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Heritage Museum as well as the University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong. |
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• Mint Stamp
• Stamp Sheet
• Presentation Pack |
• Datestamped First Day Cover
• Souvenir Sheet |
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Stonecutters Bridge |
| Issue date: 17th December 2009 |
Scheduled to open in 2009, Stonecutters Bridge further reflects Hong Kong's image as a unique and vibrant Asian city. This set of 4 stamps looks at the design of this new bridge from different perspectives. |
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• Mint Stamp
• Stamp Sheet
• Presentation Pack |
• Datestamped First Day Cover
• Souvenir Sheet
• Postage Prepaid Picture Card |
• Datestamped Postage Prepaid Picture Card
• Souvenir Pack |
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Heartwarming |
| Issue date: June 2009 |
Hongkong Post presents a new set of Heartwarming stamps that blends the oriental and western themes of “Love & Care” and “Celebrations” into bright and colorful visuals to help you convey these feelings to your loved ones. |
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• Mint Stamp
• Stamp Sheet
• Mini-pane |
• Presentation Pack
• Datestamped First Day Cover |
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| 8. |
Centenary of Customs and Excise Service |
| Issue date: September 2009 |
The Customs and Excise Department has kept our boundary safe and helped prevent tax evasion since it was established 100 years ago. Hongkong Post is launching this special stamp issue to give the general public a rare insight into the role and responsibility of Customs and Excise service, on the joyful occasion of the centenary of the Department. |
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• Mint Stamp
• Stamp Sheet
• Presentation Pack |
• Datestamped First Day Cover
• Souvenir Sheet
• Prestige Stamp Booklet |
• Maximum Card |
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60th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China |
| Issue date: October 2009 |
Hongkong Post is issuing a set of 6 stamps to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, each of the illustrated images comes from selected entries in the Stamp Design Competition on this theme held by the Home Affairs Bureau, Radio Television Hong Kong, the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education and the Commission on Youth in mid-2008. Also, watch out for the celebratory version appeared as a stamp sheetlet with Victoria Harbour and Tiananmen as the main graphics. These are set against China’s national red colour as the background to emphasise the joy and festivities of the occasion in this eye-catching stamp sheetlet. |
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• Mint Stamp
• Stamp Sheet
• Presentation Pack |
• Datestamped First Day Cover
• Souvenir Sheet
• Stamp Sheetlet |
• Souvenir Pack |
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| 10. |
Hong Kong, China - Brazil Joint Issue on Football |
| Issue date: November 2009 |
Football is one of the world’s most loved sports. Brazilian players are known for their footwork and are stars to Hong Kong football lovers. This joint issue with Brazil Post uses football as the main theme and depicts the different playing styles of Hong Kong and Brazilian footballers. A must-have collector’s item! This stamp issue is brimming with so much energy you feel you are live at the stadium. |
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• Mint Stamp
• Stamp Sheet
• Presentation Pack |
• Datestamped First Day Cover
• Souvenir Sheet
• Souvenir Pack (tentative) |
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Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games |
| Issue date: December 2009 |
In celebration of Hong Kong hosting the 5th East Asian Games, Hongkong Post is issuing a set of 6 stamps depicting different sport competitions in the Games including cycling, wind surfing, snooker and bowling. Collect this stamp issue and commemorate this event at the same time! |
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• Mint Stamp
• Stamp Sheet
• Presentation Pack |
• Datestamped First Day Cover
• Souvenir Sheet
• Postage Prepaid Picture Card |
• Datestamped Postage Prepaid Picture Card |
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Other Stamp Products
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2008 Prestige Annual Stamp Album (Deluxe Version) |
| Issue Date: 11 December 2008 |
The complete collection of 2008 special stamps, souvenir sheets and stamp sheetlets is attractively presented in the 2008 Prestige Annual Stamp Album (Deluxe Version). Each album carries a unique silver hot-stamped serial number, certified and signed by the Postmaster General and comes with a prestige compliment card.
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2008 Prestige Annual Stamp Album (Ordinary Version) |
| Issue Date: 11 December 2008 |
Containing the full collection of 2008 special stamps, souvenir sheets and stamp sheetlets, this elegant hard cover album makes a precious memento as well as a delightful gift. |
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2008 Annual Stamp Pack |
| Issue Date: 11 December 2008 |
| Bring home this splendid 2008 Annual Stamp Pack and appreciate the entire collection of 2008 special stamps all at once. |
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Postage Prepaid Lunar New Year Greeting Card Series No. 1 (Air Mail) |
| Issue Date: 11 December 2008 |
Introduce the flowers of Hong Kong while sending your Chinese New Year greetings to your friends and family overseas. You’ll want to get the entire festive set of 6 Postage Prepaid Lunar New Year Greeting Cards. |
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Datestamped Special Souvenir Cover |
| Special Souvenir Covers will be issued for stamp exhibitions, opening of post offices and special events to be held in 2009. |
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Postage Prepaid Postcards (Air Mail) |
| Postage Prepaid Postcards will be issued in celebration of special events and highlights in 2009. |
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