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Special stamp issuing programme for 1996
The acting Postmaster General, Miss Nancy Law, announced today (Saturday) the following special stamp issuing programme for 1996:
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January 31 Year of the Rat
This set of stamps, the 10th in the current series of Lunar New Year special stamps, will comprise four denominations. A souvenir sheet and a stamp booklet will also be released.
The Year of the Rat Electronic Postage Labels (Frama Labels) will be released on February 28.
March 20 - 1996 Olympic Games
This set will comprise four stamps featuring various sports, namely, gymnastics, diving, athletics and basketball. A souvenir sheet will also be released.
June 26 - Archaeological Finds of Hong Kong
The set will comprise four denominations featuring four artefacts found in Hong Kong. They are: painted pottery basin from Chung Hom Wan; stone "yue" from Yung Long, Tuen Mun; stone "ge" from Tai Wan, Lamma Island; and pottery tripod from Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb.
September 11 - Hong Kong Mountains
This set will comprise four stamps depicting four well-known mountains in Hong Kong - Pat Sin Leng, Ma On Shan, Lion Rock and Lantau Peak.
November 20 - Hong Kong Urban Heritage
This set of stamps will depict several historical buildings in the urban area of the territory.
Further details of each stamp issue will be announced closer to the date of
End/Saturday, November 11, 1995