Australia 2001 Dragon Boat Racing

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  • Issue Date: 25 June 2001
  • Designed by: Kan Tei-keung
  • Illustrated by: Chan Kau On
  • Printed by: SNP Ausprint
  • Print Process: Lithography
  • Perforations: 14½ x 14
  • Stamp Size: 37.5 mm x 26 mm
  • Format: sheets of 50
  • Withdrawal date: 30 June 2002


Description

This joint issue celebrates dragon boat racing in both Australia and Hong Kong, China. The Dragon Boat (Tuen Ng) Festival, with its spectacular dragon boats racing to the beat of the drums and roar of the crowd, is one of Hong Kong’s most exciting and popular festivals. The stamps will be released in Hong Kong and Australia to coincide with the festival on 25 June 2001.


Stamps

45c Hong Kong Race Stamp

The race on this stamp takes place in front of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

45c Hong Kong Race

$1 Sydney Race Stamp

This stamp shows the Sydney Opera House in the background.

$1 Sydney Race

Miniature Sheet

  • Size: 106 mm x 70 mm
Miniature sheet of two values


First Day Covers

The first day of issue postmark was Sydney NSW 2000.

First day cover - Australia two values
First day cover - Australia and Hong Kong single stamps
First day cover - Australia miniature sheet


Maximum Cards

45c Hong Kong Race maximum card
$1 Sydney Race maximum card


Presentation Packs

Presentation pack front cover - Australia issues
Presentation pack back cover - Australia issues
Presentation pack - Australia stamps and miniature sheet
Presentation pack front cover - joint issues
Presentation pack - Australia and Hong Kong miniature sheets