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Philippines 2020 Year of the Ox, Chinese Lunar New Year

Name: Philippines 2020 Year of the Ox, Chinese Lunar New Year
Brand: Philippines
Availability: InStock

Philippines · 2020 · 12p, 55p

This set of two stamps celebrates the Chinese Lunar New Year for 2021, the Year of the Ox. The designs feature stylized, colorful illustrations of oxen, a symbol of diligence, persistence, and honesty in the Chinese zodiac. The stamps were issued in late 2020 in anticipation of the new year.

The Philippines has a significant Filipino-Chinese community, and the issuance of Lunar New Year stamps reflects the cultural integration and celebration of this important festival within the country.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

zodiac chinese-new-year animals oxen culture

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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