​Hongkong Post announced today (March 18) that a set of special stamps and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Old Master Q II" will be released for sale on April 2 (Thursday).
      
     Old Master Q comics have entertained generations in Hong Kong. Mr Alfonso Wong Chak (1925–2017), creator of the first edition of the Old Master Q comics, started publishing his works in local newspaper columns in 1962 under the pen name Wong Chak, the name of his eldest son. Seeing his father getting on in years, Mr Joseph Wong Chak resolutely took up the baton of the Old Master Q comics in 1995 to carry forward the spirit of Old Master Q. He continues to produce the comics to this day. Simple and easy to understand, Old Master Q comics often feature humorous plot lines that bring knowing smiles to readers. The comic characters, such as Old Master Q, Big Potato, Mr Chin and Miss Chen, have all taken root in people's hearts.
      
     Following the release of the "Old Master Q" special stamps in 2019, Hongkong Post will issue a new set of special stamps themed "Old Master Q II" featuring various festive celebrations, including the Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, Easter, the Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and Christmas. Characters from the Old Master Q comics are depicted immersed in a rich festive atmosphere, showcasing Hong Kong's unique charm and vibrancy. In addition, Hongkong Post will specifically launch a souvenir pack printed in invisible ink. It includes a souvenir sheet, a $10 stamp sheetlet, a $20 stamp sheetlet and a UV light torch. Under the UV light torch, hidden graphics on the souvenir pack will be revealed - a must-have for Old Master Q fans.
      
     Official first day covers for "Old Master Q II" will be on sale at all post offices and on Hongkong Post's online shopping platform ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) from tomorrow (March 19). This set of special stamps and associated philatelic products will be on sale at all post offices and on ShopThruPost from April 2, while serviced first day covers affixed with the special stamps, postage prepaid picture cards (air mail) and souvenir packs will be available at philatelic offices only.
      
     A hand-back date-stamping service will be provided on April 2 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, March 18, 2026
Issued at HKT 16:15

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