News
7 June 2002
Commemorative Stamp Issue - The 5th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
The Postmaster General, Mr Luk Ping-chuen, announced today (June 7) that a set of stamps to commemorate the 5th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will be issued on Monday (July 1).
The designs of the stamps are based on the selected themes representing key aspects of development in Hong Kong over the past five years:
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The theme of this stamp is Environmental Protection. The grace and beauty of two Chinese white dolphins leaping out of water is captured against a blue sky and a sea of bright corals in the background.
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The theme of this stamp is Education. Happy children with their chins up and hands high with a victory "V" sign are anticipating their
promising future.
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The theme of this stamp is Infrastructure. Two white cranes flying past the Hong Kong International Airport symbolise the coming and going out of thousands and thousands of visitors every year. The futuristic architecture of the airport building reflects the modernity of Hong Kong where flora and fauna are so rich that our migratory friends never miss this place in winter.
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The theme of this stamp is Celebration. The flags of the People's Republic of China and the HKSAR are flying together against a spectacular firework display celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the HKSAR over the famous Hong Kong Skyline in the background.
The stamps are designed by Mr Benny Lau and printed in lithography by Walsall Security Printers Ltd.
Other associated philatelic products released with this issue and the sales restriction per customer queuing on the first day of issue on July 1 and on subsequent days until stock lasts are as follows:
| Products | Descriptions | Unit Selling Price | Sales Restriction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint Stamps | In 4 values of $1.40, $2.40,$3 and $5, also available in panes of 25 stamps | $1.40, $2.40, $3.00, $5.00 | 10 sheets of stamps of each denomi- nation (viz. 250 sets of stamps) |
| Souvenir Sheets | Each containing the four stamps | $11.80 | 20 sheets |
| Presentation Pack | Each containing the four stamps | $20 | 5 packs |
| Serviced first day covers with souvenir sheets | Affixed with a piece of souvenir sheet and cancelled with the special postmark (available at the 38 philatelic offices on July 1 only) | $15.30 | 5 covers |
As from June 10, the stamps will be displayed for advance information of the public at the General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tusi Post Office, Tsuen Wan Post Office and Shatin Central Post Office. Official first day covers at $1 each will be put on sale at all post offices on the same day. Advance orders for servicing self-provided souvenir covers will be accepted at all post offices from June 10 to 17.
Hand-back service will be provided at all post offices on July 1 to official and privately-made covers bearing the first day of issue indication and a local address. A special postmark will also be introduced.
The GPO-1 datestamp (GPO-1) and pictorial postmarks will also be available for hand-back service at all philatelic offices on that day.
All post offices will open on July 1 to provide a full range of counter services. The opening hours will be from 9 am to 2 pm. At the same time, the public hall of the Hong Kong Post Philatelic Bureau will also open from 9 am to 2 pm for datestamping covers with the "Philatelic Bureau" pictorial postmark, the GPO-1 postmark as well as the special postmark.
The specimen impression of the special postmark to be issued on 1 July 2002 to commemorate the 5th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The enclosed photograph shows the Mint Stamps to be issued on 1 July 2002 to commemorate the 5th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.