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A continuation from previous Lunar New Year issues, our 2025 Year of the Snake issue was illustrated by Chief Art Consultant of China Post, Wang Huming. The issue includes a miniature sheet and stamp, as well as additional products such as first day covers and presentation packs. The Lunar New Year is fast approaching and many stamp collectors are excited to celebrate one of the most fascinating animals in the Chinese zodiac – the snake. A longstanding tradition in the The Lunar New Year cycle showcased all of the animals in the Chinese zodiac: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Conceived well before the series was launched, this collection features 24 stamps based on the designs of all the previous domestic and international rate stamps in the last 12 years. For instance, Canada Post has recently released special stamps to celebrate the Lunar New Year. In the past, the Royal Canadian Mint has also released a new series of coins to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Traditions of the Lunar New Year 2025. In Canada, the Lunar New Year is not a national holiday. A pane of 10 stamps issued Jan. 17 by the United Nations Postal Administration celebrates the Year of the Snake in the Chinese lunar calendar. The stamps are denominated $1.65 for use for the post office at U.N. headquarters in New York City. The denomination meets the United States Postal Service international letter and postcard rates. The Lunar New Year holiday is a celebration of new beginnings that falls on the second new moon of the Chinese lunar calendar following the winter solstice. On Jan. 29, millions around the world will hold parades and host parties, decorate with red and gold lanterns, set off firecrackers to ward off evil spirits, and invite family and friends This set contains two stamps from the Zodiac Series - Snake Stamp issue. Date of Issue: 10 January 2025 Denominations: 1st Local, $2 Stamp Size: 37.5mm x 26mm 1st Local Self-adhesive Stamp Booklet Size: 90mm x 68mm (close) Minipane Size: 98mm x 68mm The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) on Friday issued a special-event stamp sheet to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake. The stamp sheet consists of 10 Canada Post continues to share the stories of people and places that are meaningful to Canadians. OTTAWA – Canada Post announced today its 2025 stamp lineup, which includes influential figures and key milestones that have shaped Canadian history and culture. Here are some highlights of the 2025 program: About the Stamps. Designed by Paprika, this collectible, wrap-up issue features all 24 of the original stamp designs – one Permanent ™ domestic rate stamp and one international stamp rate from each year – from the 2009 to 2020 Lunar New Year series. Sharing standardized elements, such as size, palette, perforations and special effects Continuing our folk art-styled journey through the Chinese zodiac, the elegant and enigmatic Snake on this fine silver coin is blessed with wisdom, intuition and an eye for fine art. People born in the Year of the Snake are natural problem solvers who will calmly identify issues and create solutions for even the most complex situation. Canada Post has announced its 2025 stamp lineup, with a tribute to the late Brian Mulroney, Canada’s 18th prime minister, taking centre stage. The program also highlights historic milestones, influential figures, and cultural themes that have shaped Canada’s identity, reflecting a commitment to telling the nation’s stories. According to the Jan. 16 press release from [] Since then, Canada Post has been issuing a stamp for the Chinese New Year each year. 2009-2021 From 2009 to 2020, Canada Post issued an exquisite Chinese New Year stamp that was part of one of Canada Post’s most popular and longest-running series, which featured such elaborate techniques as gold and silver foiling and multi-level embossing. Since then, Canada Post has been issuing a stamp for the Chinese New Year each year. 2009-2021 From 2009 to 2020, Canada Post issued an exquisite Chinese New Year stamp that was part of one of Canada Post’s most popular and longest-running series, which featured such elaborate techniques as gold and silver foiling and multi-level embossing. PAST RAT STAMPS. Another pair of Year of the Rat stamps (Scott #2257-28) were issued in 2008 to close out Canada Post’s previous Lunar New Year series. Designed by Toronto-based artist Harvey Chan, they feature two stylized rats based on another Chinese folk tale, “The Mouse Bride.” The U.S. Postal Service celebrates the Lunar New Year with the release of the Year of the Snake stamp. The Year of the Snake begins Jan. 29, 2025, and ends Feb. 16, 2026. This first-day-of-issue event for the Forever stamp will be held in Boston and is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared online with the hashtags # Beginning in 2020, in observance of the Lunar New Year holiday, the U.S. Postal Service introduced its third Lunar New Year series. This is the fifth Forever stamp in that series, which will continue through 2031 with stamps for the Year of the Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar. “The Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon stamp is Swirls, a graphic element from ancient Chinese designs, are placed at the bottom of the domestic-rate stamp to represent the water element. The Chinese characters in the top right corner spell out “dragon.” “It’s always a challenge to find novel ways to showcase the Lunar New Year stamps,” says Alain Leduc, Canada Post Stamp Design Since then, Canada Post has been issuing a stamp for the Chinese New Year each year. 2009-2021 From 2009 to 2020, Canada Post issued an exquisite Chinese New Year stamp that was part of one of Canada Post’s most popular and longest-running series, which featured such elaborate techniques as gold and silver foiling and multi-level embossing. Issued on January 31st, a day before the Lunar New Year, these two stamps are welcomed by stamp collectors as they help strengthen the ties between the Chinese and Filipino people. The design of these stamps once again features realistic paintings of the tigers, with water reffering to the traditional name of the zodiac, the “Water Tiger
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