| Date of Issue |
Theme of the Stamp Issues for 2004 |
| A) Special Stamp Issues |
4 January 2004
(Sunday) |
Year of the Monkey
- This is the fifth set of stamps of the third Lunar New Year animals' series. 4-process colours printing and metallic silver colour are used to highlight the four lively monkey designs in this set.
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25 February 2004
(Wednesday) |
Hong Kong, China - New Zealand Joint Issue on Rugby Sevens
- This is the fifth set of stamps Hongkong Post jointly issues with an overseas postal administration. This set of 4 stamps depicts Hong Kong Stadium and Wellington Stadium as well as Rugby Sevens players of Hong Kong and New Zealand in action.
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| 7 April 2004 (Wednesday) |
Children Stamps - My Favourite Toys and Games
- This set of delightful Children Stamps features the winning designs of the "Children Stamps Design Competition 2003" on the theme of "My Favourite Toys and Games".
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| 27 May 2004 (Thursday) |
Centenary of Hong Kong Trams
- This set of 4 special stamps is issued to mark 100 years of tram service in Hong Kong. These intriguing stamps highlight the significant historical developments of the five different generations of trams between 1904 and 2004.
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30 June 2004
(Wednesday) |
The People's Liberation Army Forces, Hong Kong
- This set of six stamps pays tribute to the garrison of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) stationed in Hong Kong since 1 July 1997.
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| (to be confirmed) |
Hong Kong Sports
- Five commonly practiced sports in Hong Kong are depicted in a very unique format, making it the first of its kind in Hong Kong. This is the first stamp set presented in a se-tenant format with all four stamps of the single denomination HK$1.40.
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2 September 2004
(Thursday) |
Hong Kong Currency
- This set of stamps showcases selective currency designs introduced in Hong Kong. In addition to their important roles in society, currency and stamps are also popular collectibles around the world.
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19 October 2004
(Tuesday) |
Development of the Pearl River Delta Region
- Highlighting the Pearl River Delta's rapid and successful development, this set of four stamps features "Travel", "Logistics", "Construction" and "Trade". Each stamp comes in bright and colourful tones, symbolising the different characteristics of the Pearl River Delta, including Hong Kong and Macau.
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| 23 November 2004 (Tuesday) |
Hong Kong Fungi
- This beautifully rendered issue features the Straw Mushroom, Cinnabar Mushroom, Violet Marasmius, Lingzhi and Hexagon Mushroom, the unique fungi can be found in Hong Kong. A souvenir sheet and a specially designed stamp sheetlet will also be issued together with the set of 4 special stamps.
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| B) Other Stamp Products |
| (to be confirmed) |
Postage Due Labels
- The labels are used to represent postage collected from unpaid or underpaid postal items. These labels are the 7th issue released, with the previous set of Postage Due Labels issued in 1987.
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| C) Stamp Sheetlets |
4 January 2004
(Sunday) |
Gold & Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year Animals - Ram/Monkey
- This prestigious stamp sheetlet features the Ram and Monkey stamps. It is embossed and hot foiled with genuine 22-karat gold, 24-karat gold and 99.9% pure silver, to celebrate the outgoing of the Year of the Ram and the upcoming of the Year of the Monkey
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6 May 2004
(Thursday) |
Mainland Scenery Series No. 3 - The Chen Clan Academy, Guangzhou
- The renowned Chen Clan Academy in Guangzhou is an amazing building. It now serves as an academy of arts and is celebrating its 110th anniversary. Built in the "Lingnan" architectural style, the academy features many detailed sculptures representing the art, history and culture of the time.
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| D) HONG KONG 2004 Stamp Expo |
| 30 January 2004 (Friday) |
HONG KONG 2004 Stamp Expo - Tourism Series No. 3 Gourmet Kitchen
- The new stamp presents the warmest greetings of the season through the traditional Chinese New Year pudding. The calligraphy inscription is a popular greeting that reads "Happiness and Good Fortune in the New Year".
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30 January 2004
(Friday) |
HONG KONG 2004 Stamp Expo - Flip-flop Stamp Sheetlet to commemorate the opening of the HONG KONG 2004 Stamp Expo
- The two stamps depicted on the stamp sheetlet are adopted from Tourism Series No. 3 : Gourmet Kitchen. With the application of special ink and printing technology, the lucky inscriptions concurrently deliver two seasonal greetings. This is the first stamp sheetlet issued by Hongkong Post produced with flip-flop effect.
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31 January 2004
(Saturday) |
HONG KONG 2004 Stamp Expo - Tourism Series No. 4 : Chinese New Year Parade
- The new stamp depicts the colourful spectacle of the Chinese New Year Parade.
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1 February 2004
(Sunday) |
HONG KONG 2004 Stamp Expo - Tourism Series No. 5 : Shopping Fun
- The new stamp focuses on jade, a semi-precious gemstone highly prized for is spiritual and curative powers, hence its popularity as an item of jewellery among the Chinese.
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2 February 2004
(Monday) |
HONG KONG 2004 Stamp Expo - Tourism Series No. 6 : Hong Kong - Live it, Love it !
- The new stamp released in conjunction with these series highlights the Fire Dragon, a dramatic dance performance that celebrates the mid-Autumn Festival.
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3 February 2004
(Tuesday) |
Hong Kong Attractions
- This stamp sheetlet has incorporated the 21 designs of the 1999 Hong Kong Definitive Stamps in se-tenant format and all stamps are of the same size and face value of $1.40. Each stamp depicts the distinctive landmarks and tourist attractions in Hong Kong.
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