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Hong Kong 1967 Chinese New Year - Year of the Ram

Hong Kong · 1967 · 10c

This stamp celebrates the 1967 Chinese New Year, the Year of the Ram (or Goat/Sheep). The design features a stylized ram's head in the center, surrounded by traditional Chinese lanterns and decorative elements. The vibrant colors and symbolic imagery are characteristic of stamps issued for this important cultural festival.

Issued during the British colonial period, this was Hong Kong's first stamp series dedicated to the Chinese New Year, establishing a popular and long-running tradition for the postal administration.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg242
yt225
scott234
michel227

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.