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Serial number: 2007-2
Values in set: 1
Date of issue: January 28th, 2007
Denomination: 120 fen
Designer: Yue Xi
Size of stamps: 30 * 40 mm
Perforation: 12 * 12.5
Sheet composition: 16
Printing process: Offset
Printing House: Liaoning Province Shenyang Postage Stamp Printing Works

This stamp set was officially issued on January 28, 2007, with a single stamp and a face value of 1.20 yuan. It was designed by Wang Huming and printed by Shenyang Post and Telecommunications Printing Factory in Liaoning Province using offset printing.

The 6th Asian Winter Games were held in Changchun, Jilin, from January 28 to February 4, 2007. This marked the first time China hosted the Asian Winter Games. The Games served as a platform for sports exchange among Asian nations through winter sports, conveying the spirit of perseverance, friendship, and unity. China Post issued this stamp to commemorate this international winter sports event hosted in China, highlighting the icy charm of the northern region, promoting the Olympic spirit, and witnessing the exchange and development of winter sports in Asia.

Stamp Design and Historical Background

6th Asian Winter Games

The main image features the official emblem of the Games. The emblem is based on the Chinese character "冬" (winter), incorporating flowing ribbon-like shapes in blue, red, and green. It depicts the dynamic movement of winter athletes gliding at speed, with snowflake elements in the background and the event name in both Chinese and English below. The emblem combines Chinese calligraphy with winter sports, symbolizing the passion of ice and snow and the vitality of Asia, while highlighting Changchun's distinctive winter city character.

Artistic and Design Features

The vertical composition is simple and elegant, with a clean background that makes the colorful emblem stand out. The flowing lines combine the elegance of Chinese calligraphy with the speed of winter sports. The fresh and bright color palette, along with snowflake patterns, enhances the winter sports atmosphere. The offset printing delivers smooth, rich colors, resulting in a modern, minimalist design with strong visual impact.

This stamp is a commemorative issue for the continental winter sports event, available only in single stamp and large sheet formats. Collectors often pair it with other Olympic, Paralympic, and continental games stamps, making it a valuable addition to sports-themed collections.