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2009 Stamps Issuing Programme and Introduction

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1. 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!
Year of the Ox
 
• 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

1a. 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.
Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year Animals – Rat/Ox
 
• Stamp Sheet
• Presentation Pack
• Datestamped Souvenir Cover

2. 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.

Mainland Scenery Series No. 8: Mount Tianshan, Xinjiang
 
• Stamp Sheetlet
• Presentation Pack
• Datestamped First Day Cover

3. Stonecutters Bridge
Issue date: Mid-2009 (to be confirmed)

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.

Stonecutters Bridge
 
• Mint Stamp
• Stamp Sheet
• Presentation Pack
• Datestamped First Day Cover
• Souvenir Sheet
• Postage Prepaid Picture Card
• Datestamped Postage Prepaid Picture Card
• Souvenir Pack

4. Hong Kong 2009 Stamp Exhibition
Issue date: 14th May 2009

Stamp exhibition in Hong Kong is always a major event for philatelists in Asia and around the world. Hong Kong 2009 Stamp Exhibition will be held on 14 -17 May 2009. To commemorate the event, Hongkong Post will be issuing a stamp sheetlet, which will certainly attract stamp lovers the world over.

 
 
• Stamp Sheetlet
• Presentation Pack
• Datestamped First Day Cover

5. Hong Kong Art Collections
Issue date: May 2009

As Asia’s world city, Hong Kong offers an unusual blend of western and eastern culture mingled with old and new traditions. Using art collections in Hong Kong as a blueprint, this stamp set is a fine example of art at its best.

 
 
• Mint Stamp
• Stamp Sheet
• Presentation Pack
• Datestamped First Day Cover
• Souvenir Sheet

6. 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.

Heartwarming
 
• Mint Stamp
• Stamp Sheet
• Mini-pane
• Presentation Pack
• Datestamped First Day Cover

7. 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.

 
 
• Mint Stamp
• Stamp Sheet
• Presentation Pack
• Datestamped First Day Cover
• Souvenir Sheet
• Prestige Stamp Booklet
• Maximum Card

8. 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.

60th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China
 
• Mint Stamp
• Stamp Sheet
• Presentation Pack
• Datestamped First Day Cover
• Souvenir Sheet
• Stamp Sheetlet
• Souvenir Pack

9. 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.

Hong Kong, China – Brazil Joint Issue on Football
 
• Mint Stamp
• Stamp Sheet
• Presentation Pack
• Datestamped First Day Cover
• Souvenir Sheet
• Souvenir Pack (tentative)

10. 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!

Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games
 
• Mint Stamp
• Stamp Sheet
• Presentation Pack
• Datestamped First Day Cover
• Souvenir Sheet
• Postage Prepaid Picture Card
• Datestamped Postage Prepaid Picture Card


Other Stamp Products

a. 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.


b. 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.


c. 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.

d. 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.


e. 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.

f. Postage Prepaid Postcards (Air Mail)
Postage Prepaid Postcards will be issued in celebration of special events and highlights in 2009.


Remarks:
- Final issue dates, themes, prices, names, stamp designs and formats are subject to change.
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