Scott No: 1857-1858
Serial number: J94
Values in set: 2
Date of issue: June 6, 1983
Denomination: 28 fen
Designer: Wan Weisheng
Size of stamps: 40*54mm
Perforation: 11
Sheet composition: 28(7*4)
Printing process:
Photogravure for Value 1;
Engraving and photogravure for Value 2
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

J94 "The Sixth National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China" commemorative stamps were issued on June 6, 1983. The set consists of 2 stamps; the first is printed by photogravure, and the second is printed by photogravure combined with engraving. Designed by Wan Weisheng and printed by the Beijing Stamp Factory.

Theme of the Set

The First Session of the Sixth National People's Congress was held in Beijing, at a critical period when reform and opening up were being comprehensively advanced. This set commemorates this grand gathering, embodies the system of people's congresses, shows people's congress deputies from all ethnic groups and all walks of life gathering together to discuss state affairs, gathering the strength of the whole country to advance modernization, and writing a new chapter in national development.

Stamp Designs and Historical Background

The First Plenary Session of the Sixth National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China Is Grandly Convened

The image shows the main entrance of the Great Hall of the People. On the steps, people's congress deputies of all ethnic groups walk calmly into the venue, bearing the people's heavy trust, participating in national governance, and discussing the grand plan for development together.

The National Anthem of the People's Republic of China

The main subject of the design is the complete lyrics and music of the March of the Volunteers, with the national emblem in the upper left corner. This session of the congress formally confirmed the restoration of the national anthem's original lyrics. The national anthem is a symbol of the national spirit and carries the strength of the Chinese nation forging bravely ahead.

Artistic Design Features

The style is dignified and realistic. The first stamp restores the atmosphere of the congress's opening, with bright tones; the second uses a warm brown background to set off the musical score and the national emblem, with delicate and solemn engraving. One depicts the scene of deputies participating in and discussing state affairs, and the other symbolizes the national spirit through the national anthem; the two complement each other. It is a classic commemorative stamp on the theme of the National People's Congress.