Scott No: 2215
Serial number: J159
Values in set: 1
Date of issue: June 29, 1989
Denomination: 20 fen
Designers: He Jie
Size of stamps: 40*30mm
Perforation: 11*11.5
Sheet composition: 50 (5*10)
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

The commemorative stamp Centenary of the Founding of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, catalog number J159, was issued on June 29, 1989. It consists of one stamp, produced using the photogravure process. The stamp measures 40×30 mm, with a perforation gauge of 11 degrees. Each sheet contains 50 stamps (10×5). It was designed by Wang Tao and printed by Beijing Stamp Printing Works.

Thematic Focus of the Set

The Inter-Parliamentary Union is a world organization with a long history of international parliamentary cooperation. It is dedicated to promoting exchanges and cooperation among parliaments of various countries, advancing peace and consultative dialogue, and safeguarding world peace. This stamp commemorates the centenary of the organization's founding and expresses China's position of supporting international parliamentary exchanges, advocating the resolution of differences through dialogue, and jointly building a peaceful international order.

Stamp Design and Historical Background

Centenary of the Founding of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

At the center is the emblem of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, composed of a latitudinal and longitudinal globe surrounded by olive branches. The background is paired with colorful ribbons of abstract national flags from various countries. The globe represents the whole world, the olive branches symbolize peace, and the colorful flags symbolize countries around the world joining hands in parliamentary exchange to jointly promote international peace and cooperation.

Artistic and Design Features

The stamp uses a modern logo decorative style. The composition is balanced and concise, and the colors are fresh and soft. With the emblem as the visual core, the ribbon lines are smooth and flowing, symbolizing equal communication among nations. It is dignified and elegant, with an intuitive and understated expression of the international theme.