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​Hongkong Post announced today (November 8) that selected philatelic products issued by China Post, Macao Post and Telecommunications and the postal administrations of Australia, Isle of Man, Japan, Liechtenstein, New Zealand and the United Kingdom will be available for sale from November 12 (Tuesday).
China Post issued “The Investitures of the Gods (I)” and “Mogao Caves (II)” stamps. “The Investitures of the Gods (I)” stamps are crafted with Chinese traditional Gongbi painting and heavy colours, inheriting the aesthetics of Song dynasty paintings. With fine brushstrokes and precise composition, the stamps create a realm of fantasy that is mysterious, ancient, and magnificent. “Mogao Caves (II)” stamps exhibit the texture and shape of the statues, which are austere and elegant, highlighting the rich historical and cultural essence of Mogao Caves. Meanwhile, Macao Post and Telecommunications released two sets of philatelic products, namely the “40th Anniversary of Television Broadcast in Macao” stamp sheetlet that commemorates the 40 years of television broadcasting service to the population of Macao, and the “Trails in Macao” stamps that feature four popular trails located in Macao, Taipa, Coloane and the landscape along the trails.
As for other philatelic products, Australia Post issued a set of stamps themed “Koalas in Danger”, raising the awareness about the endangered koalas. Japan Post released a set of stamps on “Autumn Greetings 2024” to depict leisurely scenes of life and a variety of flora and fauna in Autumn colours, showing the sense of the season. Liechtensteinische Post AG issued a stamp sheetlet to mark the 100 years of the Swiss Franc as the national currency of the Principality of Liechtenstein. In addition, Royal Mail launched a set of stamps themed “Tower of London” to showcase many of this iconic landmark’s fascinating features and time-honoured traditions.
The selected philatelic products will be available for sale at the Hongkong Post online shopping mall ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) starting from 9 am on November 12, while stocks last. These products will also be available at the PostShop of the General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office and Sha Tin Central Post Office on the same day. Details of each product, the prices and sales quotas are set out in the Appendix. For further information, members of the public may visit the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hk) or call the Hongkong Post Philatelic Bureau hotline at 2785 5711.
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