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Serial number: 2010-6
Values in set: 1
Denomination: 120 fen
Date of issue: March 8, 2010
Size of stamp: 33 * 33 mm
Perforation: 13.5 * 13
Sheet composition: 20
Size of sheet: 217 * 164 mm
Designer of stamp: Guo Chunning
Editor in Charge: Qin Wei
Printing process: photogravure
Printer: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing House

On March 8, 2010, the commemorative stamp "100th Anniversary of International Women's Day" (catalog number 2010-6) was officially issued, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of International Women's Day. The set consists of one stamp with a face value of 1.20 yuan, designed by Guo Chunning and printed by Beijing Stamp Printing Works using the photogravure process.

International Women's Day is dedicated to safeguarding women's rights and promoting gender equality. Over the past century, women around the world have continuously strived for equal rights and actively participated in social development. The stamp integrates elements such as female silhouettes, doves of peace, and blooming flowers, presenting the confident, self-reliant, and positive spirit of women in the new era, celebrating the outstanding contributions of women in all sectors of society, and advocating for gender equality and inclusive progress.

Stamp Design and Historical Background:

100th Anniversary of International Women's Day

Image: Simple silhouettes of women from various professions, combined with flowers, doves of peace, and ribbons, with bright and soft colors.
History: International Women's Day was officially established in 1910. Over the past century, the women's liberation movement has continued to advance, with women widely participating in economic, cultural, and construction endeavors, and their social status continuously improving.
Significance: Commemorates the centenary of the women's movement and pays tribute to working women around the world.

Artistic and Design Features:

Format: Square stamp format with a balanced and stable composition.
Artistic Style: Modern, minimalist silhouette decorative style with smooth, refined lines.
Imagery: Flowers symbolize hope, doves of peace represent equality and harmony, and the diverse female silhouettes represent women from various professions.
Colors: Fresh and warm, downplaying the weight of history and highlighting the vibrant vitality of contemporary women.

This stamp is a rare commemorative issue on the theme of the international women's movement, covering women's rights, women's development, and international humanitarian commemoration. As a single stamp with a clean design, it is suitable for thematic collections on women's history and social humanities, holding unique thematic scarcity.