The United Nations declared 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity to promote the awareness of ecological balance. In response to this meaningful endeavour, Hongkong Post dedicates this edition to living creatures inhabiting Hong Kong with a set of 4 stamps displaying images of species endemic to Hong Kong.
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Characteristic Streets in Hong Kong
June 24th, 2010 
srmodh As a melting pot where east meets west and tradition blends with modernity, Hong Kong has many streets of individual character. Hongkong Post has specially selected 6 distinctive ones to constitute a set of 6 stamps. These snapshots give a sense of nostalgia to Hong Kong people.
London 2010 International Philatelic Exhibition
May 10th, 2010 srmodh Hongkong Post issued an exquisite stamp sheetlet as the celebration of Hongkong Post’s participation in London 2010 International Philatelic Exhibition.
Year of the Tiger – Hongkong
January 19th, 2010 srmodh The heroic tiger plays a leading role in the eleventh issue of the third Lunar New Year series issued by Hongkong Post. This set of 4 stamps illustrates 4 breeds of tigers in different postures – sprinting, patrolling, gazing and lounging.
Stonecutters Bridge
December 15th, 2009 srmodh Hong kong post will issue a set of four stamps showing the design of new Stonecutters bridge from different perspectives.
East Asian Games
December 14th, 2009 srmodh Hongkong Post issued a set of 6 stamps depicting different sport competitions in the Games including cycling, wind surfing, snooker and bowling, in celebration of Hong Kong hosting the 5th East Asian Games.
“Heartwarming” Special Stamps
June 24th, 2009 srmodh Title: “Heartwarming” Special Stamps Date of Issue: 25 June 2009 Country: Hongkong Denominations: HK$8.8 Hongkong Post releases the fourth issue of the Heartwarming Stamps series focusing on the familiar themes of “Love and Care” and “Celebrations” to convey affection and heartfelt wishes. The design of the new set takes after the third issue released in [...]
Hong Kong Art Collections
May 15th, 2009 srmodh Name: Hong Kong Art CollectionsDate of Issue: 16 May 2009Country: HongkongDenominations: This set of stamps features six precious displayed artworks on Chinese Calligraphy and Paintings, created in 1911 or before, from Hong Kong Museum of Art, Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Heritage Museum as well as the University Museum and [...]
