Centenary Birthday of Post of China



Date of Issue : 20 Mar 1996
Postmark : China
Denomination : 10 fēn, 20 fēn, 50 fēn and 100 fēn
Stamp Size : 40 mmx 30 mm 
Printing Process : Photogravure

On 20 Mar 1896, the Qing Dynasty Government of China officially endorsed the opening of the state-run posts. With the founding of the People's Republic of China, postal services have witnessed a rapid development. Commemorating 100 years of Post of China, the four stamps in this issue feature the original site of Tianjin Posts Bureau (10 fēn), original site of Beijing Postal Administration (20 fēn), original site of Directorate of Posts of China Soviet Republic (50 fēn) as well as the Complex of Beijing Postal Hub (100 fēn).