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Ding-Mao Year (1987 Year of the Rabbit)
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Technical details:
Scott No: 2074
Serial number: T112
Values in set: 1
Date of issue: January 5, 1987
Denomination: 8 fen
Designers: Li Fangfang
Engraver: Sun Hongnian
Size of stamps: 26*31mm
Perforation: 11.5
Sheet composition: 80(10*8)
Printing process: Engraving and photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works
Scott No: 2074
Serial number: T112
Values in set: 1
Date of issue: January 5, 1987
Denomination: 8 fen
Designers: Li Fangfang
Engraver: Sun Hongnian
Size of stamps: 26*31mm
Perforation: 11.5
Sheet composition: 80(10*8)
Printing process: Engraving and photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works
 Ding-Mao Year (Year of the Rabbit) |  SN: (1-1) Title: Ding-Mao Year (Year of the Rabbit) Values: 8 fen Size: 26*31 mm Type: T(Mint) |
Background info
The year 1987 is the Year of Ding-Mao on lunar calendar. It is the Year of Rabbit according to a traditional 12-year circle associated with 12 symbolic animals. The rabbit makes the medicine in the palace of moon. Later, people have been worshipping a clay figurine with a head of rabbit. The figurine, regarded as a symbol of good luck and happiness, has been made in many forms and deeply loved among the people.
The year 1987 is the Year of Ding-Mao on lunar calendar. It is the Year of Rabbit according to a traditional 12-year circle associated with 12 symbolic animals. The rabbit makes the medicine in the palace of moon. Later, people have been worshipping a clay figurine with a head of rabbit. The figurine, regarded as a symbol of good luck and happiness, has been made in many forms and deeply loved among the people.
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