09 January (Christmas Island ) within release Chinese New Year (Year of the Pig 2007) goes into circulation Souvenir Sheet Year of the Pig minisheet face value 1.95 Australian dollar
Souvenir Sheet Year of the Pig minisheet in catalogues | |
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Michel: | Mi: CX BL21 |
Stamp Number: | Sn: CX MS614 |
Souvenir Sheet is square format.
Souvenir Sheet Year of the Pig minisheet 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