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Common sense of zodiac stamps

1. How to save the zodiac stamps?

First, if you use a stamp album to save the zodiac stamps, you need to stand upright, because it also needs a little air, otherwise it will fade or yellow; Second, when you take it out, you should avoid direct contact with your hands, otherwise it will damage its appearance. The correct way to take it out is to clip it out with tweezers; Thirdly, if the stamp album containing the zodiac stamps is new, it must be put in six months before it is put in, so that the stamp album can be completely dry. In addition, when choosing a stamp album, you should go to a regular point of sale to buy it; As we all know, the preservation of zodiac stamps needs dustproof, moisture-proof, heat-proof, insect-proof and mildew-proof, so they should be placed in a dry, ventilated and clean environment at ordinary times, and cannot be directly exposed to the sun.

2. Are the Zodiac stamps collectible?

The value of stamps depends on the number and year of issue. Some stamps of earlier age are hard to see in the market due to natural damage and various reasons.

Its value is higher than that of new stamp collecting. Before 1990s, Internet and telephone were not so popular. At that time, many people used letters to convey information.

In this way, many stamps will be consumed from the date of issue. During the Cultural Revolution, tens of millions of stamps were issued. At that time, few stamp collectors collected stamps, and a large number of stamps were consumed in writing letters. Stamps were particularly precious in the 20th century.

Subsequent numbered tickets, JT tickets, etc. It is also because the concept of stamp collecting has not been popularized, and most people have no knowledge of this kind of collection, so its collection and investment value can be reflected, which will make many people profit, but the subsequent rapid decline will make most people who participate in the variety follow suit fall into a trap. Because of these three characteristics, stamps from the 1990s and stamps from the 20th century have an artistic value of 1.

They also collect art, with a value of 1.

3. Why is the 80-year-old full-page stamp of the first round of Zodiac stamps so valuable?

The monkey ticket, also known as Gengshen Monkey or Golden Monkey, is a set of stamps issued by the former Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (hereinafter referred to as China Post) in February 1980 (Gengshen Year).

It is also the first Zodiac stamp issued by People's Republic of China (PRC). The monkey ticket is a special stamp, numbered T46, with a face value of 8 cents (RMB).

The background of the monkey ticket is red, and the design is a golden monkey painted by the famous painter Huang Yongyu. The original picture of the stamp was drawn by, the stamp was designed by Shao Bolin, the chief designer of the stamp, carved by Jiang, printed by the mixed overprint method of photocopying and engraving, and printed by Beijing Stamp Factory.

The size of monkey tickets is 26*3 1 mm, and the perforation is 1 1.5 degrees. A edition of 80 (8* 10) monkey tickets is so valuable. First, 1980, T46 monkey ticket is the first edition of Chinese zodiac stamps issued by the state. Second, when the first round of monkey tickets was issued, the number of prints was relatively small; The third is that the engraving is damaged; Third, it was after the turmoil of the Cultural Revolution that stamp collecting activities had not fully resumed. A large number of stamps are consumed in the communication, and there are few new tickets and credit tickets left; Fourthly, I have to say that the monkey tickets designed and printed by Shao Bolin, the ticket designer, are exquisite, and they are a few fine products with a large collection.

How to buy 4.20 14 zodiac stamps?

The People's Bank of China will issue a set of gold and silver commemorative coins for the year of China (Horse) on 20 13, 10 and 10.

This set of commemorative coins *** 16, including 9 gold coins and 7 silver coins, is the legal tender of People's Republic of China (PRC). First, the commemorative coin pattern (1) front pattern.

The front designs of this set of gold and silver commemorative coins are all China people's national emblem with auspicious patterns for more than one year, and the country name and year number are published. (2) the back pattern.

The patterns on the back of the following 12 gold and silver commemorative coins are galloping horses decorated with horsehead patterns, and the denomination and the words "Wu Jia" are printed. 1 10 ounce round gold commemorative coin, 1/2 ounce plum blossom gold commemorative coin, 1/3 ounce fan-shaped gold commemorative coin, 5 ounce rectangular gold commemorative coin, 1 kg plum blossom gold commemorative coin, 2 kg round gold commemorative coin, 1 0

The patterns on the back of the following four gold and silver commemorative coins are horses (some colors) decorated with auspicious patterns in China folk tradition, and the denomination and the words "Wu Jia" are printed. 110 ounce round gold color commemorative coin, 5 ounce round gold color commemorative coin,1ounce round silver color commemorative coin, 5 ounce round silver color commemorative coin.

The dominant variety in the gold and silver market is the zodiac silver bar issued by China Gold Coin Corporation. This series has been on sale since the Year of the Rat in 2008, and there are five varieties of 50g, 100g, 200g, 500g and 1000mg respectively. By the year of the horse, 20 14, this year, the new year silver bars have been on sale for half a year.

The Zodiac Silver Bar issued by Gold Coin Corporation can be said to be the dominant variety, and it is also the only variety that has always maintained uniform specifications in shape. Although the Year of the Horse silver bar of China Gold Coin Corporation has been listed, the gold shop in our city has not yet arrived.

However, some people in charge of the gold shop said that it is expected to arrive soon after the Mid-Autumn Festival, and not only the silver bars issued by CICC, but also other similar products such as mints operated by the gold shop will also arrive. In addition to CICC and Mint, banks also launch their own New Year's gold and silver products every year, among which ICBC is in a leading position among banks in our city.

Before the festival, the reporter learned at ICBC Lu 'an Branch that the silver bars of the Year of the Horse have just arrived. Although the branch in Lu 'an is out of stock at present, customers can already make an appointment at the branch, and it is expected that the goods can be picked up within one week. What is the investment value of these zodiac silver bars? From the perspective of consuming holiday gifts, as long as the prices of silver bars made by enterprises in the market are not too outrageous, we can still consider starting with them: "Many enterprises have made great improvements in product design and packaging; In addition, major mints will also have similar varieties of New Year's silver bars, stamps and ingots. As long as it is issued by a regular mint, it has certain collection value.

From the perspective of investment collection, it is suggested that collectors try to choose the officially released varieties. "The Chinese New Year silver bars issued by CICC over the years have the highest awareness in the market and the purchasing power of consumers. No matter whether the market was good or bad, it was basically popular as soon as it came out. "

A salesperson of a large gold shop said that some consumers wanted to buy the previously issued silver bars because they missed the sales of that year, but it was difficult to find them in the market. In 2009, CICC celebrated the Year of the Ox 100 gram of silver bars at a price of 500~600 yuan, but now it is difficult to buy them at 3,000 yuan in the market.

Guangfa Collection has maintained close cooperation with China Gold Coin Corporation all the year round, and now it accepts the reservation registration and purchase of 20 14 (horse) gold and silver commemorative coins.

5.20 17 Zodiac Stamps

Zodiac stamps are New Year stamps featuring 12 kinds of Zodiac animals in China ancient calendar.

China has issued 1 Lunar New Year stamps since 1980, and the second set of Lunar New Year stamps since 1992. Zodiac culture originated in China and has a history of two thousand years.

It is an important part of China's national culture and folk customs. Overseas countries and regions where Chinese live, especially in East Asia and Southeast Asia, have a great influence on the culture of the zodiac.

China and these countries and regions issue zodiac stamps. In the collection market, the value of the fourth round of chicken tickets soared on the first day.

Among them, the chicken version increased by 13.5 times a day. However, some postal merchants in Xiamen reminded that it is normal for the zodiac ticket to rise at the initial stage of issuance. After a period of time, the market has calmed down and it is expected that the price will gradually fall back. Investors should not chase after the rise.

6. What does China's first Zodiac stamp look like?

In China, the Zodiac culture has existed for more than 2,000 years, but it was not until the early 1980s that a lovely Zodiac animal, the monkey, first entered stamps as a stamp pattern.

There is no doubt that this precious monkey ticket is the first Zodiac stamp issued by China. 1980, China officially issued monkey tickets for the first time.

Since 1980 coincides with the year of Gengshen, stamp collectors also call it "Gengshen Monkey" or "Golden Monkey". Speaking of the appearance of this monkey ticket, we can't help but mention Huang Yongyu, the master of art.

At that time, Shao Bolin, former chief designer of the State Post Bureau, invited Huang Yongyu to design monkey tickets. In this way, a lovely golden monkey was born in the hands of Huang Yongyu.

What he didn't expect was that the price of this little monkey ticket continued to rise after that day, which actually created the myth of the appreciation of world stamps and became a veritable "golden monkey". The face background of this monkey ticket is red, and there is a golden monkey sitting on the middle side, looking sideways with wide eyes, which is very cute.

The width of the whole stamp is not large, only 26 mm x3 1 mm, and the printing of the monkey ticket is quite exquisite: if you look closely, you will even feel that the monkey hair can shine in the sun, which is dazzling; The black and shiny monkey hair has distinct roots and clear texture. Touch it gently, and even feel the raised texture! This 80 edition monkey ticket has naturally won the favor of a large number of stamp collectors.

Because of this, its designer, Huang Yongyu, has also been honored as "the originator of Zodiac stamps" by postal fans.