News
19 November 2002
Hongkong Post's Stamp Collecting Kit Featuring Mickey and Friends
The Acting Postmaster General, Mr. Allan CHIANG announced today (19 November 2002) that a set of "Hongkong Post's Stamp Collecting Kit" will be available at 38 philatelic offices starting from 24 November 2002 (the issue date of the "Christmas Stamps"). Each set is priced at HK$150.
This set of stamp collecting kit contains the "must-have" tools featuring Mickey and Friends cartoon characters.
The enclosed photograph shows the stamp collecting kit featuring Mickey and Friends to be sold on 24 November 2002.
Details of Stamp Collecting Tools:
- Stamp Album
An adorable stamp album [Size: 167mm (W) x 223mm (H)] featuring Mickey and Friends, produced by professional philatelic stationery supplier - Prinz, is perfect for keeping stamps. - Stamp Tweezers
A pair of stamp Tweezers, produced by Prinz, specially designed with Mickey's icon, is another useful tool for handling stamps easily without damaging stamps. - Magnifying Glass
The three-time magnifying glass designed with Mickey's icon helps detect hidden marks on stamps. - Perforation Gauge
The perforation gauge made by Lighthouse, Germany is used for measuring the stamp perforations. - 2002 Hong Kong Definitive Stamps with Stamp Mount
A "2002 Hong Kong Definitive Stamps" souvenir sheet containing 12 low value se-tenant stamps with a face value of HK$21.80 (issued on 14 October 2002), is presented in a stamp mount protected against dust, moist and scratch. - Philatelic Bag
The philatelic tools can be neatly kept in this PVC bag. - "Start Your Stamp Collecting" Guidebook
A guidebook, illustrated with Mickey and Friends cartoon characters, provides useful information on stamp collecting.
Mr. CHIANG said, "we hope this specially designed kit with Mickey and Friends cartoon characters could stimulate youngsters' interest in stamp collecting. It is also a perfect Christmas gift for them."
All offices will open on 24 November 2002 to provide a full range of counter services. The opening hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.