Year of the Cat - Code: 796
Cat going to Tet flower market to buy peach blossom |
In Spring festival, two cats playing in a caressing way |
According to oriental tradition & customs, in the cycle of twelve years, each is symbolized by one animal in zodiacs (starting by the Rat and ending by the Pig). On the threshold of 1999, to welcome the New Year, Department General of Posts & Telecommunications (DGPT) issues the stampset "Year of the Cat" to meet the demand on postage & philately at home and abroad as well. The stamp features the image of Cat - a nimble, lissome & dear pet for the people. Cat not only helps people to catch the mouse but also is a pet, so it is loved by people. This stampset consists of 2 values and 1 block expressing Cat family's cosy and happy life on Tet holidays.
- The 1st : Cat going to Tet flower market to buy peach blossom - 400d
- The 2nd: In Spring festival, two cats playing in a caressing way - 8,000d
- Block: The Mother lying with her half-closed eyes from sleepiness & two children playing with a ball expressing a peaceful and happy atmosphere - 13,000d.
Date of issue Designer Stamp size Block size Sheet composition Perforation FDC FDC size Printer Printing process Colour Paper |
06.01.1999 Mrs Nguyen Thi Sam (COTEVINA) 37 x 37 (mm) 92 x 65 (mm) 30 stamps 13 2 covers 180 x 110 (mm) Postal Stamp Printing Enterprise (in Ho Chi Minh City) Offset multi-coloured standard paper (both gummed and un gummed) |
