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Hong Kong Art Collections

Posted by ShrikantModh | 10:27 PM | Hongkong | 0 comments »

Name: Hong Kong Art Collections
Date of Issue: 16 May 2009
Country: Hongkong
Denominations:

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.

Hong Kong 2009 Stamp Exhibition

Posted by ShrikantModh | 10:22 PM | Hongkong | 0 comments »

Name: Hong Kong 2009 Stamp Exhibition
Date of Issue: 14 May 2009
Country: Hong Kong
Denominations:$50

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".

Hongkong Post’s Participation in China 2009 World Stamp Exhibition

Posted by ShrikantModh | 9:51 PM | Hongkong | 0 comments »

Name: Hongkong Post’s Participation in China 2009 World Stamp Exhibition
Date of Issue: 7 April 2009
Denominations: HK$5
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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Mount Tianshan, Xinjiang - Hongkong

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Name: Mount Tianshan, Xinjiang
Date of Issue: 24 February, 2009
Denominations: $10

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.

Gold and Silver Stamp of Rat/Ox - Hongkong

Posted by ShrikantModh | 9:42 PM | Hongkong | 0 comments »

Name: Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year Animals – Rat/Ox
Date of Issue: 17 January 2009
Denominations:$50, $50

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.

Year of the Ox - Hongkong

Posted by ShrikantModh | 9:39 PM | Hongkong | 0 comments »

Name: Year of the Ox
Date of Issue: 17 January, 2009
Denominations: $1.40, $2.40, $3, $5

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.

Judiciary

Posted by ShrikantModh | 8:14 PM | Hongkong | 0 comments »

Name: Judiciary
Date of Issue: 27 November 2008
Denominations:$ 1.40, 2.40, 5, 5
This set of four stamps is issued in praise of the just and fair legal system in Hong Kong, and features familiar symbols of our Judiciary. Each side of each stamp is equal in length representing equality before the law, and the white background represents a corruption-free society.

Beijing 2008 Olympic - Hongkong

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Issue date: 9 August 2008
Denomination: $1.40, $2.40, $5, $3

Giant Pandas - HongKong

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Issue date: 1 July 2008
The Central Government sent a pair of giant pandas, Le Le and Ying Ying, to us in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This set of Giant Panda stamps is issued to commemorate the anniversary of the arrival of Le Le and Ying Ying.

Children Stamps - Paper Folding Fun - Hongkong

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Date of Issue: 22 May 2008
Denominations:
$1.40 - "Bauhinia – City Flower of Hong Kong"
$1.80 - "Bear"
$2.40 - "Lunar New Year Specialties and Decorations"
$2.50 - "Fragrant Lotus" and "Flower Rainbow"
$3 - "Adorable Koalas" and "Monkey and Banana"
$5 - "Christmas" and "Cute Santa"

Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay - Hong Kong

Posted by ShrikantModh | 2:53 PM | Beijing 2008 Olympic, Hongkong | 0 comments »

Date of Issue: 2 May 2008

The passing of the Olympic flame is a ceremonious ritual for spreading the Olympic spirit of global friendship and peace.
The Torch Relay takes the theme "Journey of Harmony" to embody the Olympic ideal. The 130-day Torch Relay, commencing on 24 March in Olympia, Greece, covers 137,000 km in the hands of 21,880 torchbearers, reaching a record high in terms of both the length of route and the number of torchbearers. The Olympic flame will, after an extensive journey touring the five continents and a promising attempt at scaling the summit of the world at Mount Qomolangma, finally return to Beijing to light the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games on 8 August 2008.

Hongkong Flowers - Hongkong

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Issue date: 14 March 2008
Denomination:
Chinese Hibiscus ($1.40)
Tree Cotton ($1.80)
Allamanda ($2.40)
Azalea ($2.50)
Indian Lotus ($3)
Morning Glory ($5)

Butterflies of Honkong--Hongkong

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Hong Kong Butterflies II

Date of Issue: 14 June 2007

Designer: Benny Lau

"Hong Kong Butterflies II" is a direct sequel to the "Hong Kong Butterflies" issued in 1979. With their exquisitely delicate wings and graceful flight, these fascinating butterflies evoke our admiration and reinforce our commitment to nature conservation.
Depicting the adults perching on their host plants (caterpillar food plants), the set of five stamps captures the beauty of butterflies from different families.

Faunis eumeus - $1.40 A member of the Amathusiidae family, Faunis eumeus has dark brown wings. A wide light brown band runs across its dorsal forewing, and its ventral wing is dotted with a string of white spots which resemble shining pearls. Its large blue eyes contrast sharply with its yellow head. Used to flying close to the ground, Faunis eumeus is seen to inhabit moist and shady areas. Smilax china is one of its larval food plants.

Prioneris philonome - $1.80 Prioneris philonome belongs to the Pieridae family. Its dorsal wings are chalk white while the ventral hindwings are yellow. Both have well-defined black veins. The butterfly’s common name originates from the red spot at the base of its hindwing. The male of this species flies fast and displays hilltopping behaviour. The leaves of Capparidaceae plants are its larval food plants.

Polyura nepenthes - $2.40 Polyura nepenthes belongs to the Nymphalidae family. Relatively large in size, its wings are white with black patches on the dorsal forewings and suffused black margins on the hindwings. Two brownish-yellow bands run across its ventral wing with two wing tails on its hindwing. Polyura nepenthes has a straight flight. Ventilago leiocarpa and Archidendron lucidum are its larval food plants.

Tajuria maculata - $3.00Tajuria maculata is a small sized butterfly from the Lycaenidae family. Its ventral wings are white with black leopard like spot pattern. There is metallic lustre on its dorsal wings. This butterfly has tails on its hindwings which are easily mistaken for antennae so that it has a better chance to escape from its predators. Tajuria maculata usually engages in erratic flight with high flapping frequency. Taxillus chinensis is one of its larval food plants.

Acraea issoria - $5.00Acraea issoria is a slow-flying butterfly of the Acraeidae family. First discovered in Hong Kong in 2002, it is the only local Acraeidae species recorded. Predominantly yellowish orange in colour, its wings are suffused with black lines and blackish brown sawtooth marks along the outer margins. The contour of the forewing is relatively straight while it is rounder for the hindwing. Strongly territorial, Acraea issoria is often found patrolling in the same areas. Boehmeria is one of its larval food plants.

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