The name of the first set of zodiac stamps is "Gengshen Year".
"Gengshen Year" is a special stamp numbered T.46 issued by the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications on February 15, 1980 to commemorate the Gengshen Year. It is also the first special stamp in China. Set of zodiac stamps. The total number of Gengshen Year Monkey Tickets issued is 5 million, which are almost impossible to see on the market today.
The stamp pattern of "The Year of Gengshen" adopts a lovely seated golden monkey painted by Chinese painter Huang Yongyu, with a bright red background, full of festive flavor. The Gengshen Monkey Stamp is a "famous stamp" in the history of stamps. There is only one stamp in the whole set, with a face value of 8 cents.
The background is red, printed using a mixed overprinting method of photocopying and engraving, and printed at the Beijing Stamp Factory. Use a high-power magnifying glass to observe "The Year of Gengshen". Its texture is fine and even, the texture of the stamp paper is very delicate, and the paper surface is very smooth.
The social impact of zodiac stamps:
Zodiac stamps are New Year stamps based on the twelve zodiac animals in the ancient Chinese stems and branches. China has issued the first round of zodiac stamps since 1980, and the second round of zodiac stamps since 1992.
Zodiac culture originated from China and has a history of two thousand years. It is an important part of Chinese national culture and folk customs. In overseas countries and regions where Chinese and ethnic Chinese live, especially in East Asia and Southeast Asia, zodiac culture has a great influence. China and these countries and regions all issue zodiac stamps.
Chinese zodiac culture goes to the world and is a symphony that shocks the human soul. The performers of each movement are not only from China, but also elites from all over the world. Audiences who listen to and feel the touching rhythm and power of this work are from all over the world.