Issued by Hong Kong

Issued on Dec 5, 2013

Issued for : Under the Basic Law, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”) is vested with legislative power and the Legislative Council (“LegCo”) is the legislature of the HKSAR. The functions of LegCo include enacting laws, examining and approving public expenditure, and monitoring the Government’s performance. Hongkong Post issues a set of four stamps on the theme of “Our Legislative Council“, with a view to enhancing the public’s understanding of LegCo.

Designs :
$1.70 – The LegCo Complex,

$2.90 – The old LegCo Building,

$3.70 – The Chamber of the LegCo Complex and

$5.00 – The President’s chair in the old LegCo Building.

Designed by : Shirman LAI

Type : Stamps, Mint condition

Watermark : No

Colour : Multicolour

Denomination : 1.70, 2.90, 3.70 & 5 Dollar

Stamp Size : 2.80 x 4.50 cms.

Perforation : 13.5 x 13.25 (one elliptical perforation on each vertical)

Paper : Paper with security fibres

Stamp Layout : Pane of 25 stamps

Printer : Cartor Security Printing, France

Printing Process : Lithography

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Issued by Hong Kong

Issued on Nov 19, 2013

Issued for : The Government has put great effort into promoting the development of the industry, encouraging enterprises to establish long-term partnerships with research institutions so as to enhance their competitiveness and develop Hong Kong into a regional hub of innovation and technology. This set of special stamps on “Innovation and Technology“, the first–ever photochromic ink stamps issued by Hongkong Post, showcases six areas of the innovation and technology industry in Hong Kong, with a view to promoting the culture of technological innovation to the public.

Designs :
$1.70 – Green Technology,

$2.20 – Information & Communication Technology,

$2.90 – Chinese Medicine,

$3.10 – Biotechnology,

$3.70 – Nano and Advanced Materials and

$5.00 – Radio Frequency Identification.

Designed by : Arde LAM

Type : Stamps, Mint condition

Watermark : No

Colour : Multicolour

Denomination : 1.70, 2.20, 2.90, 3.10, 3.70 & 5 Dollar

Stamp Size : 6.50 x 2.80 cms.

Perforation : 13.9 x 14.25 (one elliptical perforation on each vertical)

Paper : Paper with security fibres

Stamp Layout : Pane of 25 stamps

Printer : Cartor Security Printing, France

Printing Process : Lithography with photochromic ink

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Issued by Hong Kong

Issued on Oct 15, 2013

Issued for : Art knows no borders. Everyone has the same rights and opportunities to enjoy and produce artworks. Physical impairment of disabled artists does not affect their passion for art. With strong endurance and remarkable innate abilities, they are able to create extraordinary and distinctive art pieces. Hongkong Post issues a set of four stamps, featuring the artworks of four disabled artists to promote inclusive arts and foster social integration.

Designs :
$1.70 – “Thanksgiving” – Chan Tung Mui (2006),

$2.90 – “Always by your side” – Cheng Kai Man (2011),

$3.70 – “The vitality of Hong Kong” – Ko Nam (2010) and

$5.00 – “How are you” – Liu Tung Mui (2006).

Designed by : John AU

Type : Stamps, Mint condition

Watermark : No

Colour : Multicolour

Denomination : 1.70, 2.90, 3.70 & 5 Dollar

Stamp Size : 4.50 x 2.80 cms.

Perforation : 13.25 x 14.25 (one elliptical perforation on each vertical)

Paper : Paper with security fibres

Stamp Layout : Pane of 25 stamps

Printer : Joh. Enschedé B.V., the Netherlands

Printing Process : Lithography plus Braille ink

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Issued by Hong Kong

Issued on Sep 24, 2013

Issued for : Hongkong Post issues a set of special stamps on “Hong Kong Buses“, which features several prototypes of buses from different decades and offers an overview of the development of buses in Hong Kong. Adopting the design of an old style Chinese calendar, the stamps showcase the evolution of Hong Kong buses.

Designs :
$1.40 – Tilling Stevens Bus,

$1.80 – Daimler A,

$2.40 – Albion Coach,

$2.50 – Leyland Olympian 11m,

$3.00 – Volvo Olympian 11m and

$5.00 – Dennis Trident.

Designed by : LEUNG Kam–hung

Type : Stamps, Mint condition

Watermark : No

Colour : Multicolour

Denomination : 1.40, 1.80, 2.40, 2.50, 3 & 5 Dollar

Stamp Size : 2.80 x 4.50 cms.

Perforation : 13.5 (one elliptical perforation on each vertical)

Paper : Paper with security fibres

Stamp Layout : Pane of 25 stamps

Printer : Cartor Security Printing, France

Printing Process : Lithography

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Issued by Hong Kong

Issued on Jul 23, 2013

Issued for : “As I have held thy hand, so I shall grow old with thee.“ Marriage is a lifelong promise between a man and a woman. It is also an important event in a couple’s life. In Hong Kong where the East meets the West, weddings are characterised by a blend of traditional Chinese etiquette and Western customs. Hongkong Post issues a set of six special stamps on “Chinese and Western Wedding Customs“ which introduces the wedding culture of Hong Kong from various perspectives, highlighting the harmonious mix of Chinese and Western elements.

Designs :
$1.40 – The newlyweds, in traditional Chinese wedding dress, perform their bows as part of the ceremony.

$1.80 – The groom, in his tuxedo, and the bride, in her wedding gown, exchange their vows.

$2.40 – “Gift Presentation” in traditional Chinese wedding etiquette is very much like a betrothal ceremony.

$2.50 – Cutting a cake at a wedding is a Western tradition.

$3.00 – The red background with dragon and phoenix motifs in Chinese weddings suggests auspiciousness and joyfulness.

$5.00 – Western weddings are usually held in a church or a garden. Decorations are mainly in white.

Designed by : Eric CHAN

Type : Stamps, Mint condition

Watermark : No

Colour : Multicolour

Denomination : 1.40, 1.80, 2.40, 2.50, 3 & 5 Dollar

Stamp Size : 2.80 x 4.50 cms.

Perforation : 13.5 x 13.25 (one elliptical perforation on each vertical)

Paper : Paper with security fibres

Stamp Layout : Pane of 25 stamps

Printer : Joh. Enschedé B.V., the Netherlands

Printing Process : Lithography

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Issued by Hong Kong

Issued on May 7, 2013

Issued for : Hongkong Post issues a set of six special stamps on “Revitalisation of Historic Buildings in Hong Kong“, depicting the historical background of the six historical buildings under Batch I of the Revitalisation Scheme and their usage after revitalisation, with the objective of enhancing public understanding of the conservation and revitalisation of historic buildings.

Designs :
$1.40 – YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel,

$1.80 – The Yuen Yuen Institute “Fong Yuen Study Hall”,

$2.40 – Jao Tsung–I Academy,

$2.50 – Hong Kong Baptist University School of Chinese Medicine – Lui Seng Chun,

$3.00 – Tai O Heritage Hotel and

$5.00 – SCAD Hong Kong.

Designed by : LEE Ying–chi

Type : Stamps, Mint condition

Watermark : No

Colour : Multicolour

Denomination : 1.40, 1.80, 2.40, 2.50, 3 & 5 Dollar

Stamp Size : 4.50 x 2.80 cms.

Perforation : 13.25 x 14.25 (one elliptical perforation on each vertical)

Paper : Paper with security fibres

Stamp Layout : Pane of 25 stamps

Printer : Joh. Enschedé B.V., the Netherlands

Printing Process : Stochastic lithography

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Issued by Hong Kong

Issued on Mar 28, 2013

Issued for : Just like collecting stamps, pets bring great fun and make good companions for children in their development. Hongkong Post releases a set of children stamps entitled “My Pet and I“ which portrays children’s happy moments with their pets. Since the pets featured are basically in white, children can add their favourite colours to and design clothes for the pet character in the stamp, making it a unique collection.

Designs :
$1.40 – The Dog, $1.80 – The Cat, $2.40 – The Tortoise, $2.50 – The Guinea Pig, $3.00 – The Rabbit and $5.00 – The Hamster.

Designed by : Benny LAU

Type : Stamps, Mint condition

Watermark : No

Colour : Multicolour

Denomination : 1.40, 1.80, 2.40, 2.50, 3 & 5 Dollar

Stamp Size : 3.80 x 3.80 cms.

Perforation : 13.75 (one elliptical perforation on each vertical)

Paper : Paper with security fibres

Stamp Layout : Pane of 25 stamps

Printer : Cartor Security Printing, France

Printing Process : Lithography

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Issued by Hong Kong

Issued on Feb 28, 2013

Issued for : Established in 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. To mark the 150^th anniversary of the ICRC, Hongkong Post issues a set of commemorative stamps to commend the ICRC for its humanitarian contributions. Perforations in the shape of a cross are used for the first time to highlight the emblem of the ICRC.

Designs :
$1.40 – Protection, $2.40 – Assistance, $3.00 – Prevention and $5.00 – Cooperation.

Designed by : MOU Pui–kay, LEUNG Pak–keung

Type : Stamps, Mint condition

Watermark : No

Colour : Multicolour

Denomination : 1.40, 2.40, 3 & 5 Dollar

Stamp Size : 3.50 x 3.50 cms.

Perforation : 13.75 (one cross-shaped perforation on each vertical)

Paper : Paper with security fibres

Stamp Layout : Pane of 25 stamps

Printer : Cartor Security Printing, France

Printing Process : Lithography

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Issued by Hong Kong

Issued on Jan 26, 2013

Issued for : The use of animals to mark the 12 components of the Lunar New Year Cycle is a long-held tradition in China. Frequently used as the theme for Chinese arts and crafts since ancient times, the 12 Chinese zodiac animals have profound significance in Chinese folk handicrafts. 2013 is the Year of the Snake. This issue is the second Lunar New Year special stamp issue in the fourth series released by Hongkong Post. The four stamps use different types of traditional Chinese arts and crafts to signify the theme of the Year of the Snake.

Designs :
$1.40 – The distinctiveness of snakes is captured by incorporating Chinese paper–cutting techniques.

$2.40 – Rendered in Chinese ink and wash painting, the slithering movement of a snake is vividly portrayed in the stamp.

$3.00 – The stamp depicts two seals – one carved with the bronze inscription of the word “snake” (left) and the other with a motif of a snake (right).

$5.00 – A coiled snake shape jade pendant depicted in the stamp is carved according to the natural colour and shape of the jade.

Designed by : KAN Tai–keung

Type : Stamps, Mint condition

Watermark : No

Colour : Multicolour

Denomination : 1.40, 2.40, 3 & 5 Dollar

Stamp Size : 4.50 x 2.80 cms.

Perforation : 13.3 x 14.3 (one elliptical perforation on each vertical)

Paper : Paper with security fibres

Stamp Layout : Pane of 25 stamps

Printer : Joh. Enschedé B.V., the Netherlands

Printing Process : Lithography

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Issued by Hong Kong

Issued on Apr 27, 1997

Issued for : Migratory Birds

Picture : Different Migratory Birds of Hong Kong : $1.30 – Yellow–breasted Bunting [emberiza aureola], $2.50 –  Great Knot [calidris tenuirostris], $3.10 – Falcated Teal [anas falcata] and $5.00 – Black–faced Spoonbill [platalea minor]

Colour : Multicoloured

Type : Stamps, Mint condition

Watermark : No

Denomination : 1.30, 2.50, 3.10 & 5.00 Dollar

Perforation : 13½ x 13½

Printing Process : Photogravure

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