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Serial number: 2007-32
Values in set: 6 + 1
Date of issue: December 20, 2007
Denomination: 860 fen + 600 fen
Designer: Wang Huming
Size of stamps: 60 * 30 mm
Perforation: 13 * 13.5
Sheet composition:
9 for Sheet I;
12 for Sheet II(two set of stamps,self-adhesive stamps)
Size of sheet:
210 * 138 mm for Sheet I;
200 * 180 mm for Sheet II
Size of S/S stamp: side length 40 mm(Pentagon)
Perforation of S/S: 13
Size of S/S: 140 * 85 mm
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

This stamp set was officially issued on December 20, 2007. It consists of six stamps and one pentagonal shaped souvenir sheet. The total face value of the stamps is 8.60 yuan, and the souvenir sheet has a face value of 6 yuan. The stamps were designed by Wang Huming, with Zhao Lei serving as the responsible editor, with materials provided by the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games, and printed by Beijing Stamp Printing Works using the photogravure process.

The 2008 Beijing Olympics saw the construction of a number of modern and cutting-edge competition venues. This stamp set features six representative venues, while the souvenir sheet presents the main stadium, the Bird's Nest. Together, they showcase the beauty of Olympic architecture, document the achievements of Olympic infrastructure construction, and welcome the Beijing Olympic Games.

Stamp Designs and Historical Background

China Agricultural University Gymnasium

Built specifically for wrestling events, this venue features a distinctive folded steel roof structure and represents a university Olympic venue.

Laoshan Velodrome

A circular domed venue for track cycling events, with a streamlined roof that conveys a sense of speed.

National Indoor Stadium

With a fan-shaped roof, this venue hosted gymnastics, trampoline, and handball events. It is one of the core venues in the Olympic Park.

Peking University Gymnasium

A table tennis venue featuring traditional Chinese bracket (dougong) architecture, with a roof design inspired by the trajectory of a spinning ping-pong ball.

National Aquatics Center (Water Cube)

With a bubble-shaped steel and membrane exterior, this venue hosted swimming, diving, and other water sports. It is an iconic landmark of the Beijing Olympics.

Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center

A coastal sailing venue in the co-host city of Qingdao, and the only seaside Olympic venue in the set.

Souvenir Sheet – National Stadium (Bird's Nest)

A pentagonal shaped souvenir sheet featuring the Bird's Nest as the main image, with a cut-out design and steel frame background. It is the main venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics.

Artistic and Design Features

The six stamps share a horizontal format with a light gray background, featuring digital renderings of the venues with clean and modern lines. The souvenir sheet is China Post's first equilateral pentagonal shaped stamp, combined with a cut-out anti-counterfeiting technique, making it highly recognizable. The overall style is simple and modern, with delicate light and shadow effects. The photogravure printing captures the unique textures of steel structures and membrane materials. The self-adhesive miniature sheet adds to the diversity of the collection.

This stamp set is a commemorative issue for the Beijing 2008 Olympics, available in various formats including stamp set, large sheet, self-adhesive miniature sheet, and the pentagonal shaped souvenir sheet. Collectors often pair it with the Olympic emblem, mascot, and sports series stamps, making it a popular and technically groundbreaking item in the Beijing Olympic series.