Malaysian Calligraphy – Series II



Date of Issue : 6 Feb 2020
Postmark : Kuala Lumpur
Denomination : 60 sen, 80 sen and RM1.00
Stamp Size : 30 mm x 40 mm
Paper : 102gsm Stamp Paper OBA Free, PVA Gummed from Tullis Russell TR8
Printing Process : Lithography

Calligraphy is an ancient visual art and the oldest form of communication that is still widely used in the world today. Malaysia, as a multiracial and multicultural country, is blessed to have both modern and classical calligraphies from different scriptures including Jawi, Tamil and Chinese. In continuation to the earlier stamp issue on Malaysian Calligraphy (Series I issued on 28 Jun 2016), this second series features the Exquisite Jawi Khat (60 sen), Graceful Tamil Calligraphy (80 sen) and the Artistic Chinese Calligraphy (RM1.00), designed around the theme of Peace, Prosperity and Happiness.