In order to meet demand, Taiwan Post issued a surcharge definitive on Aug. 24. The original stamp bears a bamboo design, which was originally part of a former definitive set: "Pine, Bamboo and Plum Issue." and with a face value of NT$7.50. This value is now covered over with an encircling dragon symbol that symbolizes good luck and a new denomination of NT$3.50 has been reprinted on the stamp.

Technical Details:

          Set No: Def.117
          First day of issue: August 24, 2000
          Sheet composition: 100 ( 10x10 )
          Paper used: Locally-made mat finished,watermarked stamp paper with gum
          Printer: China Engraving & Printing Works,R.O.C.
          Stamp size:23.5 X 26.5(mm)
          Color: Colorful
          Overprint:Red
          Process: Deep etch offset
          Perforation: 13 1/2
          Quantity: 71,000,000