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Photos: Stamp gifts for Year of Monkey

Monkey has always had a lovely image in the mind of people all over the world. In greeting the coming Year of Monkey, various countries and regions issued and will issue commemorative stamps.


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China issued a monkey stamp to commemorate the Year of the Monkey, which starts on January 22. The monkey is depicted holding a big peach to his belly, symbolizing fortune and longevity.This is the third set of monkey stamps since the country issued the first one in 1980.



Various countries and regions also issued and will issue commemorative monkey stamps for the coming Year of Monkey.



Stamps issued by Hong Kong



Stamp issued by Macao on Jan. 6



Stamps issued by Taiwan



Stamps issued by Singapore



Stamps issued by Viet Nam



Stamp issued by Republic of Korea



Stam issued by Britain



Stamp to be issued by the United States on Jan. 13



Stamp to be issued by Canada on Jan.8



Stamp issued by Australia on Jan. 6

By People's Daily Online


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