Traditional paper-cut stamps

The monkey stamp issued by 1980 is the first stamp designed for the zodiac in China. The theme of the picture is the monkey pattern of China folk paper-cutting art, with lively picture composition and strong national characteristics.

The monkey ticket is a special stamp, numbered T-46, 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.