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February 1st 2003. Chinese New Year - the Year of the Ram.
Note: The scan does not properly show the Chinese characters and "Year of the Ram"
on the $5 value in silver foil color and the $8 value in gold foil color.
Asian folklore depicts the Ram as one of harmony, reconciliation and peacemaking - very appropriate considering the political situation in 2003. The Ram is the mildest mannered of all of the Chinese zodiac animals. The ram avoids confrontation whenever possible, and a quiet life is always preferred.
The Ram will also bring out our creativity, making us more productive and imaginative in art, music, and theater.
Two stamps were issued on February 1st 2003 to celebrate the Year of the Ram.
The $5 stamp (above left) prepays the Overnight rate. It shows the head of a ram. Note the image above does not properly show the silver foil color of the Chinese characters and "Year of the Ram".
The $8 stamp (above right) prepays the Same Day rate. It shows the head of a ram. Note the image above does not properly show the gold foil color of the Chinese characters and "Year of the Ram".
WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS ON ALL ORDERS
Technical details of the stamps and mini-sheet:
Colors: $5 - Ocher, black and silver foil. $8 - Brown, Black and gold foil.
Size: 32mm x 48mm.
Stamps sheet size: $5 - 30 (5 across, 6 down). $8 - 30 (6 across, 5 down)
Perforation: 12.
Stamps design: Enelani.
Layout & Pre-press: Enelani.
Printer: Hawai'i Security Printers, Honolulu, Hawai'i.
Printing Method: 4-color (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) printing process, with silver foil ($5) and gold foil ($8) spot colors added.
Sheet margin markings: HAWAI'I POST (top middle), "Traffic Light" showing 4 colors used in printing (lower left side), © 2003 Hawai'i Post (lower right side) & Hawai'i Security Printers, Honolulu, Hawai'i. (bottom middle)
Paper: GPA coated white stock with water-activated gum on the back.
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