Hong Kong - 2010 Stamps Issuing Programme

1 - Year of the Tiger

Issue Date: 6th February 2010
The heroic tiger plays a leading role in the eleventh issue of the third Lunar New Year series issued by Hongkong Post. This set of 4 stamps illustrates 4 breeds of tigers in different postures - sprinting, patrolling, gazing and lounging. A top-notch choice for collectors of the Lunar New Year Animals series!
Products
- Mint Stamps
- Stamp Sheets
- Presentation Pack
- Datestamped First Day Cover
- Souvenir Sheet
- Imperforated Stamp Sheetlet
- Postage Prepaid Picture Card
- Datestamped Postage Prepaid Picture Card
- Maximum Card
- Datestamped Maximum Card
1a - Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year Animals -Ox/Tiger
Issue Date: 6th February 2010
Bid farewell to the "Year of the Ox" and welcome the "Year of the Tiger"! Embossed and hot-foiled with genuine 24K and 22K gold as well as 99.9% silver, this special edition is so enchanting that you can hardly bear to put it down.
Products
- Stamp Sheetlet
- Presentation Pack
- Datestamped Souvenir Cover
2 - Mainland Scenery Series No. 9: Fujian Tulou
Issue Date: March 2010
Built in an old method of construction, Fujian tulou are cylindrical in shape, forming a unique large housing district in the mountains. Due to their long-standing cultural tradition, exceptional size and distinctive design, they were added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2008. The stamp depicts a bird's-eye view of tulou, whereas the stamp sheetlet shows a cluster of tulou set amongst terraced greenery with a structural drawing on the right, projecting this historical architecture from different angles.
Products
- Stamp Sheetlet
- Presentation Pack
- Datestamped First Day Cover
3 - Hong Kong's Participation in Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Issue Date: 27th April 2010
To commemorate Hong Kong's participation in Expo 2010 Shanghai China, Hongkong Post is issuing a set of 4 stamps to show the dynamism of Hong Kong.
Products
- Mint Stamps
- Stamp Sheets
- Presentation Pack
- Datestamped First Day Cover
- Souvenir Sheet
4 - Stamp Sheetlet to Commemorate Hongkong Post's Participation in London 2010 International Philatelic Exhibition
Issue Date: 8th May 2010
In celebration of Hongkong Post's participation in London 2010 International Philatelic Exhibition, Hongkong Post is issuing an exquisite stamp sheetlet.
Products
- Stamp Sheetlet
- Presentation Pack
- Datestamped First Day Cover
5 - Characteristic Streets in Hong Kong
Issue Date: 24th June 2010
As a melting pot where east meets west and tradition blends with modernity, Hong Kong has many streets of individual character. Hongkong Post has specially selected 6 distinctive ones to constitute a set of 6 stamps. These snapshots give a sense of nostalgia to Hong Kong people.
Products
- Mint Stamps
- Stamp Sheets
- Presentation Pack
- Datestamped First Day Cover
- Souvenir Sheet
- Postage Prepaid Picture Card
- Datestamped Postage Prepaid Picture Card
6 - Biodiversity
Issue Date: 15th July 2010
The United Nations declared 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity to promote the awareness of ecological balance. In response to this meaningful endeavour, Hongkong Post dedicates this edition to living creatures inhabiting Hong Kong with a set of 4 stamps displaying images of species endemic to Hong Kong.
Products
- Mint Stamps
- Stamp Sheets
- Presentation Pack
- Datestamped First Day Cover
- Souvenir Sheet
- Maximum Card
- Datestamped Maximum Card
7 - Hong Kong, China - Qatar Joint Issue on Hospitality
Issue Date: August 2010
Qatar is an Arabic country on the coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia. Despite the geographical distance and cultural differences between Qatar and Hong Kong, the two places share a similar philosophy of hospitality. In this Hongkong Post and Qatar Post joint issue, traditional beverages are used to symbolise their warm greetings to guests. For instance, Hong Kong serves an aromatic Chinese tea whereas Qatar presents a strong Arabic coffee.
Products
- Mint Stamps
- Stamp Sheets
- Presentation Pack
- Datestamped First Day Cover
- Souvenir Sheet
- Souvenir Pack (tentative)
*The actual issue date of the special stamps issue will be announced closer to release.
8 - Centenary of Railway Service in Hong Kong
Issue Date: 28th September 2010
For many years, the railway has tirelessly served Hong Kong. In celebration of its centennial birthday, Hongkong Post is launching a special stamp issue of 6 different models of trains to commemorate this important milestone. Moreover, a special printing effect will be applied to the production of the stamp sheetlet, making this stamp issue ever more invaluable to train hobbyists and philatelists alike.
Products
- Mint Stamps
- Stamp Sheets
- Presentation Pack
- Datestamped First Day Cover
- Souvenir Sheet
- Stamp Sheetlet
- Prestige Stamp Booklet
9 - Children Stamps - Hong Kong in My Eyes
Issue Date: 21st October 2010
This set of special stamps features the winning pieces of the Children Stamp Design Competition 2009 - Hong Kong in my Eyes organised by Hongkong Post. The winning pieces are presented in a set of 4 stamps capturing the beauty of Victoria Harbour, a variety of local delicacies and the festivity of a dragon dance in colourful paint.
Products
- Mint Stamps
- Stamp Sheets
- Presentation Pack
- Datestamped First Day Cover
- Souvenir Sheet
- Souvenir Pack
10 - Redevelopment of Old Areas
Issue Date: 16th November 2010
In terms of heritage preservation, it involves maintaining the characteristics of old districts while invigorating them with modern elements. With this concept in mind, Hongkong Post is issuing a set of 4 stamps to highlight rehabilitation, revitalisation, preservation and redevelopment, in contrasting colours.
Products
- Mint Stamps
- Stamp Sheets
- Presentation Pack
- Datestamped First Day Cover
- Souvenir Sheet

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