Date of Issue : 5 Jan 1990
Postmark : Beijing
Denomination : 8 fēn
Stamp Size : 26 mm x 31 mm
Printing Process : Photogravure
According to the Chinese lunar calendar, 1990 is the Gengwu Year (庚午年), the Year of the Horse. Horses have been in close relations with mankind and the domestication of horse is one of the marks of social productivity development. The Chinese regard them not only as an advantageous means of production and transportation, but also a symbol of spirit, emotion and talent. This stamp issue is the 11th issue from China's first zodiac series that was first released in 1980 during Year of the Monkey.