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Souvenir cover for Singapore Stamp Exhibition on sale
The Postmaster General, Mr Robert Footman announced today (Saturday) that a prestigious souvenir cover will be issued next week to commemorate Hong Kong Post Office's participation in Singapore '97 National Stamp Exhibition (Singpex'97).
The Singpex'97 will be held from February 21 to 23 in Singapore, he said.
The souvenir cover will be placed on sale at all post offices at $2 each as from February 17 (Monday),
On February 21, a hand-back service will be provided at all post offices to official and privately made covers bearing an indication of the exhibition.
A special postmark and a cachet for general cancellation purpose will also be introduced on the same day.
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