Beijing Olympics 2008

Olympic Games conference site hall

Stamp size (mm): 60mm x30mm
Perforation: 12x11.5
Printing process: Gravure

Olympic Games conference site hall

Sheet size (mm): 140mm x 85mm
Stamp size (mm): Length of side 40mm
Perforation: 13
Printing process: Gravure

The webpage below shows the postage stamps of New Zealand, Vietnam, USA, Indonesia, Korea, Peru, Vanuatu, Ghana and Malta in commemoration of the 29th Olympics in Beijing 2008. A couple of stamps in the web, I could not make out of them.

http://tech-fall.com/OlympicsBeijing/OlympicStamps.html

Local Delights

Sheet of 16 Stamps (65¢)

Sheet of 16 Stamps (1st Local)

Set of two Pre-cancelled Commemorative Covers affixed with Singapore and Macao stamps
Minature Sheet with two $2 stamps

Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with a miniature sheet having two $2 stamps: S$4.90

Singapore is a food paradise offering a myriad of delectable choices. It is also one of the attractions that entice tourists when they visit Singapore as its food relects the very best of this multicultural island.

In this joint stamp issue with Macao, a delightful array of local dishes from both Singapore and Macao is featured. Well known dishes from Singapore namely Chicken Rice, Laksa, Roti Prata and Satay, together with famous dishes from Macao Crispy Fried Chicken, Yangzhou Fried Rice, Meat Stew "Alentejana" style, and Grilled Codfish Slices - are shown in this delicious set of stamps. In addition, the famous "Chilli Crab" and Macao's popular "Claypot Rice" are featured in the minature sheet.

Date of issue: 4 July 2008
Denominations: 1st Local and 65¢ (each value in se-tenant block of 4 designs)
Stamp Size: 40mm x 30mm (1st Local & 65¢)
Minature Sheet with two $2 stamps: 140mm x 90mm
Perforation: 13¼ x 14
Paper: Unwatermarked
Printing Process: Fine Screen Offset-Lithography with Spot UV
Printer: Joh Enschede Security Printers
Sheet Content: 16
Designers: Thomas Au Man Hou and Carlos Goncalves
Photographer (Singapore Food): Aun Koh

Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with stamps: S$4.55
Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with a miniature sheet having two $2 stamps: S$4.90
Set of two Pre-cancelled Commemorative Covers affixed with Singapore and Macao stamps: S$9.00

Year of the Rat 2008

50 gummed-back stamps sheet (1st Local) 10 Self-adhesive stamps (1st Local)Collector's Sheet Offset Lithography with high reflective index transparent Hologram with morphing effect ($5 , $10 value)First Day Cover affixed with stamps

The highly intelligent, charming and enterprising Rat starts off a new cycle on the Chinese zodiac calendar. Three graphic ullustrations of this lively Rat ushering in the new Lunar Year 2008 are shown in this set of stamps.

There are a total of 12 animal signs in the Chinese calendar based on five ccles of 12 years each, with each cycle tempered by one of the five Chinese elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. According to Chinese astrology and belief, the traits of these zodiac animals not only shape the personalities of perople born under the respective sign but also their lives and the events of the year.

The year 2008, being the year of the Earth Rat, those born in this year are said to have an added sense if stability and desire to secure a good future for themselves and their families.
Apart from the Rat, the other Chinese zodiac animals are: The ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.

Famous personalities born in the year of the Rat include William Shakespeare, Mozart, George Washington and Truman Capote.

Date of issue: 18 January 2008
Denominations: 1st Local, 65¢, $1.10
Stamp Size: 40mm x 30mm (1st Local & 65¢); 35mm x 44.8mm ($1.10)
Perforation: 14 x 14 (1st Local & 65¢); 14.25 x 14.25 ($1.10)
Paper: Unwatermarked
Printing Process: Offset-Lithography (Stamps); Offset Lithography with high reflective index transparent Hologram with morphing effect (Collector's Sheet)
Printer: Southern Colour Print (Stamps); Cartor Security Printing (Collector's Sheet)
Sheet Content: 50 gummed-back stamps per sheet (1st Local, 65¢, $1.10); 10 Self-adhesive stamps per sheet (1st Local)
Designer: Leo Teck Chong

First Day Cover affixed with stamps: S$2.75
Collector's Sheet: S$16.80