08 January (Canada ) within release Chinese New Year goes into circulation Souvenir Sheet Year of the Ox face value 1.65 Canadian dollar
Souvenir Sheet Year of the Ox in catalogues | |
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Michel: | Mi:CA 2511 |
Stamp Number: | Sn:CA 2297a |
WADP Numbering System - WNS: | WAD:CA002ms1-09 |
Souvenir Sheet is vertical format.
Miniature sheet of 1 stamp surchargedAlso in the issue Chinese New Year:
Souvenir Sheet Year of the Ox it reflects the thematic directions:
Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival (see also § Names) is a festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring, observances traditionally take place from Chinese New Year's Eve, the evening preceding the first day of the year, to the Lantern Festival, held on the 15th day of the year. The first day of Chinese New Year begins on the new moon that appears between 21 January and 20 February