Hongkong Post to issue "Public Architecture in Hong Kong II" special stamps (with photos)
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Public architecture is closely related to the daily lives of people. Following the "Public Architecture in Hong Kong" special stamps issued in 2016, Hongkong Post will present a set of six stamps and associated philatelic products themed "Public Architecture in Hong Kong II". The stamps, which feature six distinctive public buildings, namely Che Kung Temple Sports Centre, Oi!, Woosung Street Temporary Cooked Food Hawker Bazaar, GREEN@WAN CHAI, Tai Po Lung Mei Beach Building and Hong Kong Children's Hospital, highlight the innovative construction technologies and building designs that are inclusive and environmentally friendly.
Official first day covers for "Public Architecture in Hong Kong II" will be on sale at all post offices and Hongkong Post's online shopping mall ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) from tomorrow (February 6), while postcards will be available at philatelic offices only. This set of special stamps and associated philatelic products will be on sale at all post offices and ShopThruPost from February 20, while serviced first day covers affixed with the special stamps and maximum cards will be available at philatelic offices only.
A hand-back date-stamping service will be provided on February 20 at all post offices for official first day covers/souvenir covers/privately made covers bearing the first day of issue indication and a local address.
Information about this set of special stamps and associated philatelic products is available on the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hk).
Ends/Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Issued at HKT 14:15
Issued at HKT 14:15
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