1. How to store zodiac stamps when collecting them
First, if you use a stamp album to keep zodiac stamps, you need to put them upright, because they also need a little air. Otherwise, it will fade or turn yellow; 2. When you take it out to look at it, avoid direct contact with your hands, otherwise it will damage its appearance. The correct way to take it out is to use tweezers to pinch it out; 3. If the stamp album on which the zodiac stamps are placed is new, be sure to leave it for half a year before putting it into it. This will allow the stamp album to dry completely. In addition, when choosing a stamp album, go to a regular sales point to buy it; 4. As we all know, When storing zodiac stamps, it is necessary to avoid dust, moisture, heat, insects and mildew. These are all indispensable. Therefore, they should be placed in a dry, ventilated and clean environment. They cannot be placed directly. Put it in the sun to dry.
2. Are zodiac stamps valuable for collection?
The value of stamps is determined based on the number and age of issuance. Some stamps that are slightly older may be damaged due to natural damage and various The reason is that it is difficult to see it on the market.
It is worth more than a new stamp collection. Before the 1990s, the Internet and telephones were not so popular, and many people at that time used letters to convey information.
In this way, many stamps will be consumed from the date of issuance. During the Cultural Revolution, the number of stamps issued could be counted in the tens of millions. At that time, few collectors collected stamps, and writing letters consumed a large amount of stamps. Stamps became particularly precious in the 20th century.
Subsequent numbered stamps, JT stamps, etc. are also due to the fact that the concept of collecting stamps has not been popularized. Most people do not have the awareness of this kind of collection, and its collection and investment value can be reflected, which will make many people People made profits, but then the rapid decline caused most people who followed the trend of this variety to become stuck. Whether it is stamps from the 1990s or stamps since the 20th century, they all have a certain collection of art value due to these three characteristics.
They also have certain collection art and value.
3. Why are the 1980s monkey full-page stamps in the first round of zodiac stamps so valuable
Monkey stamps, also known as Gengshen monkeys or golden monkeys, were issued by the former Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications ( A set of zodiac stamps issued by China Post on February 15, 1980 (the Year of Gengshen).
It is also the first zodiac stamp issued by the Republic of China. The monkey stamp is a special stamp, numbered T46, one in a complete set, with a face value of 8 cents (RMB).
The background of the monkey ticket is red, and the pattern is a golden monkey painted by the famous painter Huang Yongyu. The original image of the stamp was drawn by Huang Yongyu, the stamp was designed by chief stamp designer Shao Berlin, engraved by Jiang Weijie, printed using a mixed overprinting method of photocopying and engraving, and printed by the Beijing Stamp Factory.
The size of the monkey ticket is 26*31 mm, the perforation is 11.5 degrees, and there are 80 pieces in one edition (8*10). Why are the monkey tickets so valuable? First, the T46 monkey stamps in 1980 were the first edition of zodiac stamps issued by the country; secondly, when the first round of monkey stamps was issued, the print run was too small; thirdly, it is said that the engraving plate was damaged; thirdly, it was just issued at that time. After the turbulent years of the Cultural Revolution, philately activities have not yet fully recovered. A large number of stamps were consumed in correspondence, and not many new stamps and letter sales stamps remain. Fourthly, it must be said that the designer of the stamp, Shao Bolin, designed the monkey stamp. The printing is exquisite, and it is a rare masterpiece that is collected by many people.
4. How to buy 2014 zodiac stamps
The People's Bank of China is scheduled to issue a set of 2014 Chinese Year of the Horse (Horse) gold and silver commemorative coins on October 10, 2013.
This set of commemorative coins contains 16 coins, including 9 gold coins and 7 silver coins, all of which are legal tender of the People's Republic of China. 1. Commemorative coin patterns (1) Obverse pattern.
The obverse patterns of this set of gold and silver commemorative coins are the national emblem of the People's Republic of China and the country's national emblem, with auspicious decorations for successive years, and the name of the country and the year number. (2) Back pattern.
The reverse patterns of the following 12 gold and silver commemorative coins are all in the shape of a galloping horse decorated with horse head patterns, with the face value and the words "Jiawu" printed on them.
1/10 ounce round gold commemorative coin, 1/2 ounce plum blossom shaped gold commemorative coin, 1/3 ounce fan shaped gold commemorative coin, 5 ounce rectangular gold commemorative coin, 1 kilogram plum blossom shaped gold commemorative coin, 2 Kilogram round gold commemorative coin, 10 kilogram round gold commemorative coin, 1 ounce round silver commemorative coin, 1 ounce plum blossom silver commemorative coin, 1 ounce fan-shaped silver commemorative coin, 5 ounce rectangular silver commemorative coin , 1kg round silver commemorative coin.
The reverse patterns of the following four gold and silver commemorative coins are all traditional Chinese folk decorative horse shapes with auspicious decorations (some in color), and the face value and the words "Jiawu" are printed. 1/10 ounce round gold colored commemorative coin, 5 ounce round gold colored commemorative coin, 1 ounce round silver colored commemorative coin, 5 ounce round silver colored commemorative coin.
The leading product in the Lunar New Year gold and silver market is the Lunar New Year silver bars issued by China Gold Coin Corporation. This series has been issued since the Year of the Rat in 2008, with five varieties of 50 grams, 100 grams, 200 grams, 500 grams, and 1000 grams. By this year's release of the Year of the Horse in 2014, half-wheel zodiac silver bars have been issued.
The zodiac New Year silver bars issued by the Gold Coin Corporation can be said to be the leading variety and the only variety that has always maintained uniform specifications in terms of form. Although the Year of the Horse silver bars from the China Gold Coin Corporation have been put on the market, gold stores in our city have not yet received them.
However, some gold store managers said that the goods are expected to arrive soon after the Mid-Autumn Festival, and they are not only silver bars issued by CICC, but also similar products from other mints and gold stores. . In addition to CICC and various mints, various banks also launch their own Lunar New Year gold and silver products every year, among which ICBC takes the lead among the banks in our city.
Before the holiday, the reporter learned at the ICBC Lu'an Branch that the zodiac silver bars for the Year of the Horse had just arrived. Although the branches in Lu'an currently do not have them in stock, customers can already make reservations at the branches. It is expected that they will be available within a week. You can pick up the goods within. What is the investment value of these zodiac silver bars? From the perspective of consuming holiday gifts, you can still consider buying the Year of the Horse zodiac silver bar products sold by various companies on the market as long as the price is not outrageous: "Many companies have done a lot of work on product design and packaging. Vigorously improve; in addition, major mints will also have similar New Year silver bars, stamps, ingots and other varieties, as long as they are issued by regular mints, they have certain collection value.
” From the perspective of investment and collection, it is recommended that collectors try to choose officially released varieties. "The Lunar New Year silver bars issued by CICC over the years have the highest market awareness and consumer purchasing intensity. Regardless of whether the market is good or bad that year, they are basically hot sellers as soon as they are released."
A large-scale company According to the salesperson of the gold store, some consumers want to repurchase previously issued silver bars because they missed the sale that year, but it is difficult to find them in the market. In 2009, CICC’s 100-gram Year of the Ox silver bars were sold for 500 to 600 yuan, but it is now difficult to buy them for 3,000 yuan on the market.
GF Collection and China Gold Coin Corporation have maintained a close cooperative relationship all year round and are now accepting reservations for the 2014 Sino-Japanese War (horse) year gold and silver commemorative coins.
5. 2017 Zodiac Stamps
The zodiac stamps are New Year stamps based on the twelve zodiac animals in the ancient Chinese stems and branches.
China has issued the first round of zodiac stamps since 1980, and the second round of zodiac stamps since 1992. Zodiac culture originated from China and has a history of two thousand years.
It is an important part of Chinese national culture and folk customs. In overseas countries and regions where Chinese and ethnic Chinese live, especially in East Asia and Southeast Asia, zodiac culture has a great influence.
China and these countries and regions all issue zodiac stamps. In the collection market, the value of the fourth round of chicken tickets soared on the first day of issuance.
Among them, the chicken version increased 13.5 times in one day. However, a Xiamen postal dealer reminded that it is normal for the zodiac tickets to surge higher in the initial stage of issuance. After a while, the market calms down and prices are expected to gradually fall. Investors should not chase higher prices.
6. What does China’s first zodiac stamp look like
In China, zodiac culture has existed for more than two thousand years, but it was not until the early 1980s that a cute The zodiac animal - the monkey - has just appeared on stamps as a stamp image for the first time.
There is no doubt that this precious monkey stamp is the first zodiac stamp issued by China. In 1980, China officially issued monkey tickets for the first time.
Since 1980 happened to be the year of Gengshen, stamp collectors also called it "Gengshen Monkey" or "Golden Monkey". Speaking of the emergence of this monkey ticket, the art master Huang Yongyu cannot be ignored.
At that time, Shao Bolin, the former chief designer of the State Post Bureau, invited Huang Yongyu to design the monkey ticket. Thus, a cute golden monkey was born in Huang Yongyu's hands.
What he did not expect was that the price of this small monkey stamp continued to rise in the future, creating a myth of stamp value appreciation around the world and becoming a veritable "golden monkey". The background of this monkey ticket is red. There is a golden monkey sitting in the middle, looking sideways with wide eyes. It is very cute.
The entire stamp is not large, only 26 mm x 31 mm. The printing of the monkey tickets is quite exquisite: if you observe carefully, you can even feel that the monkey hairs can shine and shine in the sun; the dark and shiny monkey hairs have clear roots and clear texture. If you use your hands gently, You can even feel the convex texture with a light touch! This 80th Edition Monkey Ticket has naturally won the favor of a large number of philatelic enthusiasts.
Because of this, its designer Huang Yongyu is also honored as the "originator of zodiac stamps" by stamp fans.