2002.04.01    Hongkong New Denominations of the 1999 Definitive Stamps

Hongkong Post revealed five new denominations of definitive stamps on 1 April 2002. In line with the design of the current series of definitive stamps which was first issued in 1999, the new stamps depict some of Hong Kong's distinctive landmarks and tourist attractions. They are Hong Kong Stadium ($1.80), Western Market ($1.90), Repulse Bay ($2.40), The Peak Tower ($3) and Hong Kong Cultural Centre ($13). This $13 denomination is specially issued to facilitate pre-payment of registration fee.   Issue Date April 1, 2002 Demonination and design $1.80, Hong Kong Stadium $1.90, Western Market $2.40, Repulse Bay $3.00, The Peak Tower $13.00, Hong Kong Cultural Centre Designer Colin TILLYER Illustration Franki LI Stamp Size High value - 28.5 mm x 33.5 mm ($13) Low values - 25 mm x 29 mm($1.80, $1.90, $2.40 and $3.00) Perforation High value - 13.25 (one elliptical perforation on each vertical) Low values - 13 x 13.75 (one elliptical perforation on each vertical) Paper Paper with Security Fibres Process Photogravure Printer Joh. Enschede Security Printers,The Netherlands Stamp Layout High value in pane of 50 stamps Low values in pane of 100 stamps

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