Scott No: 3430
Serial number: 2005-6
Values in set: 1
Date of issue: April 22, 2005
Denomination: 80 fen
Designer: Chen Shaohua
Size of stamps: 36*36 mm
Perforation: 13.5
Sheet composition: 8
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

This commemorative stamp set, World Earth Day, was issued on April 22, 2005. It consists of one stamp with a face value of 0.80 yuan, designed by Chen Shaohua, with Qin Wei serving as the responsible editor, and printed by Beijing Stamp Printing Works using the photogravure process.

April 22 is World Earth Day, established to raise public awareness of resource conservation, environmental protection, and the need to safeguard our shared home. It advocates the concept of sustainable development and harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, encouraging broad public participation in ecological protection. This stamp is themed around this message, spreading the spirit of green and environmental protection.

Stamp Design and Historical Background

World Earth Day

The square stamp features a light purple background. At the center, within a white circle, a pair of colorful hands are shown cradling the Earth with its grid lines. The colorful hands symbolize people of different backgrounds and nationalities around the world, coming together to protect our only blue planet. The English theme is printed above, with the Chinese title below, conveying the call to cherish the Earth.

Artistic and Design Features

The square format is unique and creative, featuring a special double-layer perforation and star-shaped anti-counterfeiting perforations at the corners. The visual design is simple and modern, with bright and lively colors. The photogravure printing provides clear and clean tones. The stamp incorporates multiple anti-counterfeiting features, including security paper, security ink, hollow patterns, and fluorescent spray codes. The distinctive format and clear eco-friendly message make it highly effective.

This stamp is a commemorative issue on the theme of ecological protection and public welfare, suitable for thematic collections on environmental protection and Earth science.