common1945-1980

Taiwan New Year's Greeting Stamp, Year of the Monkey

Name: Taiwan New Year's Greeting Stamp, Year of the Monkey
Brand: Taiwan

Taiwan · 1980 · 1 NT$

This stamp celebrates the Lunar New Year, specifically the Year of the Monkey. The design features a stylized, colorful monkey rendered in a traditional Chinese paper-cut art style, set against a vibrant red background symbolizing good fortune. It is part of an annual series dedicated to the Chinese zodiac.

Issued in 1980, this stamp reflects Taiwan's tradition of releasing annual zodiac stamps to celebrate the Lunar New Year, a significant cultural event in Chinese-speaking regions.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

new-year zodiac animals monkeys traditional-art

Catalog Numbers

sg2269

scott2195

michel1209

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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

$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.