Scott No: 3533
Serial number: 2006-24
Values in set: 1
Date of issue: October 15, 2006
Denomination: 80 fen
Designer: Lin Lianwei
Size of stamps: 40*30 mm
Perforation: 13.5
Sheet composition: 20
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

This stamp set was issued on October 15, 2006. It consists of a single stamp with a face value of 0.80 yuan, designed by Ling Lianwei, with Qin Wei serving as the responsible editor, and printed by Beijing Stamp Printing Works using the photogravure process.

The China Export Commodities Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, was established in 1957. It is China's oldest and largest comprehensive international trade event. In 2006, it reached its 100th session, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the fair. The Canton Fair has long served as an important window for China's opening-up, providing a trade bridge between Chinese companies and the global market, and witnessing the remarkable growth of China's foreign trade.

Stamp Design and Historical Background

China Export Commodities Fair

The main design features a dynamic red ribbon forming the number "100." The "1" on the left is created by a flowing red ribbon, while the "0" is designed as a gradient golden sphere, symbolizing global economic exchange. Within the right circle, the image of the Canton Fair exhibition hall is embedded, integrating the historical landmark of this century-old event into the design. The overall image is festive and uplifting, commemorating the milestone of the 100th session while symbolizing China's vitality and determination to embrace the world.

Artistic and Design Features

The horizontal format is simple and modern, with a dominant Chinese red color scheme and a golden gradient to convey the concept of global trade. The photogravure printing provides bright and vibrant colors, with smooth and dynamic lines. The shaped perforations and fluorescent anti-counterfeiting features enhance the collectible quality of the stamp. The overall style is grand and festive, carrying a distinct commemorative significance for the era.

This stamp is a special issue on trade and exhibition themes, suitable for thematic collections on opening-up and foreign trade.