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Scott No: 2436-37
Serial number: 1993-5
Values in set: 2
Date of issue: April 30, 1993
Designers: Qian Zhongping
Size: 30*40mm
Perforation: 12
Sheet composition: 50
Printing process: offset
Scott No: 2436-37
Serial number: 1993-5
Values in set: 2
Date of issue: April 30, 1993
Designers: Qian Zhongping
Size: 30*40mm
Perforation: 12
Sheet composition: 50
Printing process: offset
 SN: (2-1) Title: Weiqi, Playing Chess Values: 20 fen Size: 30*40mm Type: T(Mint) | |
| SN: (2-2) Title: Weiqi, Chinese Position Values: 160 fen Size: 30*40mm Type: T(Mint) |
Background info
Weiqi, a kind of chess, was originated from China 2,000 years ago. It spread into Japan in the Dang dynasty (about 500 BC). It commands skills, tactics and stamina. Its rules are not only simple and clear but also diversified.
On the left stamp two ancient persons were playing chess. It symbolizes the long history of Weiqi. It is characterized by a dense atmosphere of antiquity. The right stamp shows a kind of unique chess tactic. It¡¯s formed by three black pieces on the right top of the picture. This tactic was invented firstly by Chinese chess player.
Weiqi, a kind of chess, was originated from China 2,000 years ago. It spread into Japan in the Dang dynasty (about 500 BC). It commands skills, tactics and stamina. Its rules are not only simple and clear but also diversified.
On the left stamp two ancient persons were playing chess. It symbolizes the long history of Weiqi. It is characterized by a dense atmosphere of antiquity. The right stamp shows a kind of unique chess tactic. It¡¯s formed by three black pieces on the right top of the picture. This tactic was invented firstly by Chinese chess player.
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