Date of Issue : 8 Jan 2002
Postmark : Christmas Island 6798
Denomination : 45c and AU$1.35
Stamp Size : 37.5 mm x 26 mm
Paper : Tullis Russell
Printing Process : Lithography
Horse is the seventh sign in the Chinese zodiac, and it is a symbol of strength and courage. The stamps feature an image of a purple horse (45c) and a gold horse (AU$1.35), with the Chinese text "The Year of the Horse" in gold foil in both stamps.