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Souvenir cover to mark stamp exhibition

The Postmaster General, Mr Robert Footman, today (Tuesday) announced that a souvenir cover will be issued on June 8 to commemorate Hong Kong Post Office's participation in CAPEX '96 World Philatelic Exhibition which will be held in Toronto, Canada, from June 8 to 16.

The souvenir cover will be on sale at all post offices at $2 each as from Saturday (June 1).

Hand-back service will be provided at all post offices on June 8 to official and privately made covers bearing an indication of the event. A special postmark and a cachet for general cancellation purposes will also be introduced on the same day.

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Tender date

Paper on offer

Issue number

Issue date

Hong Kong Monetary Authority tender results

28 May 1996

EF bills

Q622

29 May 1996

Maturity date

28 Aug 1996

Coupon

Amount applied

Amount allotted

Average yield accepted

Highest yield accepted

Pro rata ratio

HK$6,048 MN

HK$1,500 MN

5.13 PCT

5.13 PCT

About 72 PCT

Average tender yield

5.14 PCT