Taiwan 1888 Formosa Dragon Issue, 20 Cash
Taiwan · 1888 · 20 Cash
This stamp features a centrally depicted dragon, a powerful symbol in Chinese culture, surrounded by ornate scrollwork. It is part of the first set of stamps issued for use on the island of Formosa (now Taiwan) under the Qing Dynasty. The denomination is shown in both Chinese characters and Western numerals.
Issued by the Formosa Postal Administration under Governor Liu Ming-chuan, these were Taiwan's first postage stamps, marking a significant step in the modernization of the island's postal system.
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