Year of the Rat special stamps herald the arrival of spring

The "Year of the Rat" stamp issue this time brings a wide range of philatelic products, including a silk stamp sheetlet, a prestigious first day cover, a presentation pack and red packets that highlight the festivity of the new year.

As the ninth issue of the fourth Lunar New Year special stamp series, the "Year of the Rat" continues to feature different art forms, showcasing clay, embroidery, ceramic and glass crafts of rats in a set of four stamps and a stamp sheetlet.

The two Heartwarming Stamps (2020 Version) "Year of the Rat" mini-panes adopt the respective designs of the $2 and $4.90 mint stamps.

On the same day, the "Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year Animals - Pig/Rat" will also be launched as the eighth issue of the second series.