HK issues stamps to mark 15th anniversary

HONG KONG - Hongkong Post announced Thursday that a stamp sheetlet entitled "The 15th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" would be released for sale together with associated philatelic products on July 1.

July 1, 2012 marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Hongkong Post is issuing the stamp sheetlet to commemorate this important milestone of the HKSAR.

The stamp sheetlet boasts a motif of bauhinia, the floral emblem of Hong Kong. The iconic images on the five petals highlight scenes of prosperity and the core avalues of the city. The background of the stamp sheetlet is decorated with wavy colored ribbons, which reflect the vibrancy and versatility of Hong Kong.