Zodiac Series - Rabbit

Zodiac Series - Rabbit

The RABBIT is the fourth zodiac animal in the cycle to be featured in this stamp series. The Year of the RABBIT is said to be peaceful and congenial after the fercious Tiger year. The set of 2 stamps depicting graphics designs of the lovable Rabbit would be released on 15 Jan 1999.

Collectors can also look forward to the fourth series of the limited Zodiac mini stamp sheets of 18 stamps (9 sets of stamps) per sheet. Chinese and English inscription of "Year of the RABBIT" will also be printed on the selvedge and the colour guides are in the shape of the RABBIT.

Make sure you hop down to the nearest post branch to grab them. Don't "hiss" at this opportunity!

Technical Details:

Date of Issue		15 Jan 1999
Denomination		One stamp with No-value indicator X 4 designs (valued at the prevailing postage up to the basic weight-step for local mail) and a $2 stamp
Stamp size		35mm x 30.56mm
Mini Sheet Size		2065mm x 82.5mm
Perforation		14
Paper		Unwatermarked
Printing Process		Offset Lithography
Printer		Ashton Potter
Sheet Content		50 stamps per sheet 18 stamps per minisheet
Designer		Nicodemus Loh F C
First Day Cover (without stamps)#		$0.25*
Pre-cancelled First Day Cover (affixed with stamps )		$2.75*
Presentation Pack		$3.60*
Mini Sheet (comprising 9 sets x NVI and $2 stamps)		$20.55*