Cloth Stamps - Update

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Hong Kong China 2026 Museum Collections - 20HKD Sheetlet "Returning Home with a Qin" Stamp on Taffeta Fabric

Issue date 24 March 2026

As part of the Hong Kong Post Series highlighting the Xubaizhai Collection of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy - By collector Mr Low Chuck-tiew (1911–1993) in the Hong Kong Museum, a set of stamps depicting the painting was issued in various denomination. One of the stamps with a value of 20HKD titled "Returning Home with a Qin" painting by Tang Yin (1470–1524), one of the Four Masters of the Wu School in Suzhou, is printed on Tafeta Fabric (Traditionally made of silk but currently may contain Polyester or Nylon to give it the fabric sheen)

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Hong Kong China 2020 Zhang Da Qian Paintings Museum collection Silk Stamp

 

Issue date 21 May 2020

Hong Kong Post has issued a set of Stamps titled “Hong Kong Museums Collection Selection from the Chih Lo Lou Collection” of which a 20 HK Dollar stamp featuring the Splashed-colour Landscape by Zhang Daqian was printed on Cotton Paper (A 10 HK Dollar stamp was also printed on normal paper)

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Embossed Stamps - Update

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Hong Kong China 2025 Chinese Lunar New Year of the Horse Embossed Stamp with Gold and Silver Foil 

Issue date 05 January 2026

Hong Kong Post as part of its annual Issue program has issued a special miniature sheet with embossed stamps and 22 Karat Gold foiling on the Horse Stamp. The Snake Stamp had silver foil printing.

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Stamps with Holes/Design Perforations/Cut Outs - Update

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Hong Kong China 2026 Chinese Lunar Year of the Horse Stamp with laser cut perforations

Issue date 5 January 2026

Hong Kong Post as part of their Annual Chinese Lunar New Year of the Horse has issued a special HKD 50 Stamp with Laser Cut Art on the Stamps.

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Hong Kong 2025 Lunar New Year of the Snake Laser cut Stamps

Issue date 5 January 2025 

Hong Kong Post as part of their Annual Chinese Lunar New Year of the Snake has issued a special HKD 50 Stamp with Laser Cut Art on the Stamps.

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Flock Stamps - Update

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Hong Kong 2003 Chinese Lunar New Year Animals - Dragon Snake Horse Sheep Flocked Stamps 

Issue date 19 January 2003

Hong Kong Post as part of Series of Chinese Lunar New Year Animals (First Series of 4 Animals) has issued a set of 4 Special Stamps featuring the Dragon, Snake, Horse and Sheep on Flock Paper.

The Animals featured are part of the 12 Zodiac signs of the Chinese Lunar New Year Calendar (12 Year Calendar)  and used in Chinese Horoscope readings for Personality traits, Fortune and Compatibility matching of marriage partners. The four animals are part of the last 4 years Chinese Lunar New Year Animals - Dragon (2000), Snake (2001), Horse (2002) and Sheep (2003).

Flock Stamps involves an exclusive spraying process where very fine cellulose fibers are applied to the special gummed stamp paper, adding a soft, fabric like, smooth textured, velvety feel to the surface of the stamp.

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Hong Kong 2007 Chinese Lunar New Year Animals - Monkey Rooster Dog Pig Flocked Stamps 

Issue date 04 February 2007

Hong Kong Post as part of Series of Chinese Lunar New Year Animals (Second Series of 4 Animals) has issued a set of 4 Special Stamps featuring the Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig on Flock Paper.

The Animals featured are part of the 12 Zodiac signs of the Chinese Lunar New Year Calendar (12 Year Calendar)  and used in Chinese Horoscope readings for Personality traits, Fortune and Compatibility matching of marriage partners. The four animals are part of the last 4 years Chinese Lunar New Year Animals - Monkey (2004), Rooster (2005), Dog (2006) and Pig (2007).

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Hong Kong 2011 Chinese Lunar New Year Animals - Rat Ox Tiger Rabbit Flocked Stamps 

Issue date 22 January 2011

Hong Kong Post as part of Series of Chinese Lunar New Year Animals (Third Series of 4 Animals) has issued a set of 4 Special Stamps featuring the Rat, Ox, Tiger and Rabbit on Flock Paper.

The Animals featured are part of the 12 Zodiac signs of the Chinese Lunar New Year Calendar (12 Year Calendar)  and used in Chinese Horoscope readings for Personality traits, Fortune and Compatibility matching of marriage partners. The four animals are part of the last 4 years Chinese Lunar New Year Animals - Rat (2008), Ox (2009), Tiger (2010) and Rabbit (2011).

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Embossed Gold - Silver Stamps Update

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Hong Kong 2024 Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year Animals – Rabbit / Dragon

Issue Date 5 January 2024

As part of the Hong Kong Post annual issue for the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Dragon, a special embossed sheet stamp with a Rabbit stamp in hot-foiled silver and the Dragon stamp in 22K gold plating along with a certificate of authenticity

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Stamps with Holes/Design Perforations/Cut Outs - Update

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My First Unusual stamp of 2024 ....

Hong Kong 2024 Lunar New Year of the Dragon Laser cut Stamps

Issue date 5 January 2024 

Hong Kong Post as part of their Annual Chinese Lunar New Year of the Dragon has issued a special HKD 50 Stamp with Laser Cut Art on the Stamps.

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Cloth Stamps - Update

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Hong Kong China 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year of the Rabbit Silk Stamp

Issue date 10 January 2023

Hong Kong Post as part of the Annual celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Rabbit has issued a mini pane silk sheet with a face value of 50HKD with a certificate of authenticity.

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Hong Kong 2021 Year of the OX Silk Stamp

Issue date 28 January 2021

Hong Kong Post as part of the Annual celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year of the OX has issued a mini pane silk sheet with a face value of 50HKD with a certificate of authenticity.

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Embossed Gold - Silver Stamps Update

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Hong Kong 2021 Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year Animals – Rat / Ox

Issue date 28 January 2021

As part of the Hong Kong Post annual issue for the Chinese Lunar New Year of the OX, a special embossed sheet stamp with a Rat stamp in hot-foiled silver and the Ox stamp in 22K gold plating along with a certificate of authenticity

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Hong Kong 2020 Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year Animals – Pig / Rat

Issue date 11 Jan 2020

On the occasion of the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Rat, Hongkong Post has issued a special sheetlet featuring 2 Stamps - one with the Year of the Pig stamp with Silver foil Embossing and the other stamp with Rat in 22 K gold plate

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Stamps with Rock Dust - Update

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Hong Kong 2019 Hiking Trails Series No.2: MacLehose Trail

Issue date 24 October 2019

Hong Kong Post has issued a special stamp issue of “Hong Kong Hiking Trails Series No. 2” themed on the MacLehose Trail which was opened on 26 October 1979. The 100-kilometre MacLehose Trail is divided into ten sections that stretch across eight country parks from east to west, starting from Pak Tam Chung in the east of Sai Kung and ending in Tuen Mun. A set of ten $2 stamps displays  the ten scenic sections of the trail, showcasing the countryside and magnificent coasts.

Section 1 – Pak Tam Chung to Long Ke

The section begins at Pak Tam Chung and skirts along the south bank of High Island Reservoir, passing through the West Dam and East Dam. From the latter, hikers can have the view of Po Pin Chau as illustrated on the upper left corner of the stamp. The trail continues over the mountain before reaching Long Ke Wan with its clear waves and silvery sand.

Section 2 – Long Ke to Pak Tam Au

The route takes a steep ascent from the beach of Long Ke Wan to Sai Wan Shan , where the two scenic spots shown on the stamp come into sight, with Ham Tin Wan on the lower side and Sharp Peak on the upper left corner. Turning west after passing Ham Tin Wan, it follows the path of Chek Keng and leads to Pak Tam Au.

Section 3 – Pak Tam Au to Kei Ling Ha

Situated on the uplands of Sai Kung West Country Park, this section requires some strenuous climbs across four mountains between Pak Tam Au and Kei Ling Ha Hoi, namely, Ngam Tau Shan, Wa Mei Shan, Lui Ta Shek and Kai Kung Shan. Up on the heights, one can enjoy unobstructed views with stunning scenery stretching to the horizon. The stamp shows Sai Kung Hoi, Kau Sai Chau and Sharp Island as viewed from the south of Kai Kung Shan.

Section 4 – Kei Ling Ha to Tate’s Cairn

Going southwest from Kei Ling Ha, the trail bypasses the summit of Ma On Shan and passes through Ma On Shan Country Park. The stamp illustrates the breathtaking view of Pyramid Hill when looking to the north from Ngong Ping Plateau. Hikers can follow the village boulder pathways past Buffalo Hill to reach Tate’s Cairn.

Section 5 – Tate’s Cairn to Tai Po Road

Setting off to the west from Tate’s Cairn near Fei Ngo Shan Road, the route lies through Lion Rock Country Park. Along the way, hikers can enjoy the view of bustling Kowloon below Lion Rock as captured on the stamp. Descending along the trail in the woods after traversing Lion Rock and Beacon Hill, the section ends at Tai Po Road near Kowloon Reservoir.

Section 6 – Tai Po Road to Shing Mun

This is the shortest section along the trail. Beginning at Tai Po Road, hikers go beyond the Kowloon Reservoir dam and have a sight of the lovely reservoir scene featured on the stamp. Heading north and winding through Kam Shan Country Park, the trail passes the war relics of Gin Drinkers Line before ending at Shing Mun Reservoir.

Section 7 – Shing Mun to Lead Mine Pass

Set in Shing Mun Country Park, the trail starts from the main dam of Shing Mun Reservoir. On Needle Hill, it looks over Shing Mun Reservoir, the scenic view of which is portrayed on the stamp. The route continues along the forest track to Grassy Hill in the north with a spectacular panorama of both the natural and urban landscapes. It then descends from the hill to Lead Mine Pass.

Section 8 – Lead Mine Pass to Route Twisk

The route heads west from Lead Mine Pass and cuts across Tai Mo Shan Country Park. Climbing up to the peak of Tai Mo Shan, the highest point in Hong Kong, it offers a striking outlook over the whole city before winding down to Route Twisk. As the landmark of this section, the magnificent Tai Mo Shan Weather Radar Station under the star trails in the night sky is depicted on the stamp.

Section 9 – Route Twisk to Tin Fu Tsai

Starting at Route Twisk, this section runs west along the line of hills and dense woodlands in Tai Lam Country Park before reaching Tin Fu Tsai. The stamp illustrates the impressive distant view of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island to the south of the Tai Lam Forest Track.

Section 10 – Tin Fu Tsai to Tuen Mun

This section, the longest of all along the trail, heads west from Tin Fu Tsai to the north bank of Tai Lam Chung Reservoir and leads along a catchwater and pathways on the hillside towards Tuen Mun, the trail’s destination. The stamp showcases the captivating vista of the Sweet Gum Woods on Tai Lam Forest Track when leaves turn red during the fall and winter seasons.

This set of special stamps on which soil from the trail is silk screened as a special touch.

The stamps also has special perforations designs.

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3D - Holographic Stamps - Update

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Hong Kong 2019 Heart Warming Stamps 

Issue date 11 June 2019

 Hongkong Post has issued a new set of Heartwarming stamps featuring six stamp designs, four for 'Local Mail Postage' and two for 'Air Mail Postage'. The airmail stamps has a 3D holographic printing.

The six stamp designs are:

Lucky Star (Local Mail Postage) – Cute little origami lucky stars in a glass bottle signify your warmest wishes.

Firework (Local Mail Postage) – Magnificent fireworks call to mind the joy of festive times.

Love (Local Mail Postage) – A rose in a heart shape conveys your heartfelt love and care for your loved ones.

Blessing (Local Mail Postage) – A letter filled with affection brings blessings in abundance.

Diamond (Air Mail Postage) – Signifying eternity, diamonds denote your everlasting appreciation.

Party (Air Mail Postage) – Dazzling mirror balls reflect the festive atmosphere of an enjoyable party.

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Stamps with Interactive (QR/Bar/Augmented Reality/C) codes - Update

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Hong Kong 2018 150 yrs HK Fire Department Services

Issue date 08 May 2018

To commemorate  “The 150th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Fire Services Department”, Hong Kong Post has issued a special stamp sheet with Augmented reality (AR) technology.

By scanning the specially designed mint stamps with the “HKPostStamps” mobile app, 3D models of the vehicles on the stamps will be displayed. Tap on the accompanying buttons for more information on each stamp, or to view the 360-degree images that reveal the inside of some vehicles. The app is educational in other ways too, even answering questions about fire safety.　

Download the mobile app “HKPostStamps” from the App Store (for iOS devices), the Play Store (for Android devices), the Hongkong Post Stamps Website (https://www.hongkongpoststamps.hk)

The dimension of the HKD10 Stamp is 130 mm x 30 mm

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Embossed Silver Stamps - Update

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Hong Kong 2019 Chinese Lunar New Year of the Pig Stamps set
 

Issue date 12 January 2019

As part of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations 2019 Year of the Pig in the Chinese Zodiac Calender, Hong Kong Post has issued a set of 4 silver foiled embossed stamps featuring  “Monkey / Rooster / Dog / Pig” of the 12 Chinese Zodiac signs

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Cloth Stamps - Update

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Hong Kong 2019 Chinese Lunar Year of the Pig Silk Stamp

Issue date 12 January 2019

As part of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations 2019 Year of the Pig in the Chinese Zodiac Calender, Hong Kong Post has issued a Silk stamp sheetlet featuring a gold mother pig and piglets pendant, a traditional wedding gift as a token of blessing from seniors to wish the newlyweds a happy family with more offspring. The background is decorated with graceful and enchanting peonies, which are reputed to be the “King of Flowers” and signify good fortune and success. 

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Stamps Flip Book - Update

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Hong Kong 2018 Characters in Jin Yong’s Novels

Issue date 6 December 2018

Hongkong Post issued a special booklet containing 30 stamp sheetlets with a $2 stamp on each stamp sheetlet featuring the various poses of Tai-chi martial art commemorating the works of Louis Cha who wrote martial arts novels under the pseudonym “Jin Yong” in 1955.

The flip booklet features Zhang Wu Ji in Tai Chi poses. Flip the pages of the stamp booklet quickly and you will see the martial arts master in consecutive moves.

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