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Serial number: 2007-9
Values in set: 1
Date of issue: March 20, 2007
Denomination: 120 fen
Designer: Wang Huming
Size of stamps: 50*30 mm
Perforation: 13*12.5
Sheet composition:
14 for Sheet I;
8 for Sheet II
Size of sheet:
240*150 mm for Sheet I;
200*146 mm for Sheet II
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

This stamp set was officially issued on March 20, 2007. It consists of a single stamp with a face value of 1.20 yuan, designed by Wang Huming, with Shi Yuan serving as the responsible editor, and printed by Beijing Stamp Printing Works using the photogravure process.

Postal Savings Bank of China was formally established in 2007. Following the resumption of postal savings services in 1986, over more than two decades of development, it has built a comprehensive financial service network covering both urban and rural areas across the country. China Post issued this special stamp to commemorate the inauguration of the Postal Savings Bank, integrating the ancient tradition of postal courier services with modern financial concepts. The stamp reflects the evolution of the postal system from ancient courier routes to modern inclusive financial services, witnessing an important moment in the diversification of China's banking industry.

Stamp Design and Historical Background

Postal Savings Bank of China

The stamp design is based on the Postal Savings Green Card. The main image features the classic "Courier" mural from Wei-Jin Dynasty tomb murals, depicting an ancient courier galloping on horseback to deliver a message. The logo and name of the Postal Savings Bank of China are printed above, with the words "Green Card" on the side. The courier image, as an iconic cultural symbol of China Post, traces the thousand-year tradition of postal courier services while also symbolizing the bank's mission of extending financial services to every corner of the country.

Artistic and Design Features

The stamp features a concise horizontal format, with a subdued antique bronze background and a dark green top panel, replicating the original design of the Green Card. The ancient courier is depicted in simple, elegant ink line drawing, creating a refined and timeless feel. The photogravure printing faithfully reproduces the delicate texture and tones of the card, seamlessly blending traditional cultural imagery with modern corporate branding, creating a striking dialogue between past and present. The large sheet layout includes cultural border decorations, while the miniature sheet is elegantly designed, combining practicality with collectible appeal.

This stamp is the first special issue in New China featuring a commercial bank theme, available in stamp set, large sheet, and miniature sheet formats. Collectors often pair it with other financial institution-themed stamps, such as those for the Bank of China, making it a distinctive addition to thematic collections on financial enterprises and the history of postal services.