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Serial number: 2010-10
Values in set: 1
Denomination: 120 fen
Date of issue: May 1, 2010
Designer: Shen Jiahong
Size of stamp: 33 * 44 mm
Perforation: 13.5
Sheet composition:
16 for Sheet I;
6 for Sheet II
Size of sheet:
160 * 210 mm for Sheet I;
160 * 140 for Sheet II
Printing process: gravure
Printer: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing House

On May 1, 2010, the commemorative stamp "Inauguration of Expo 2010 Shanghai China" (catalog number 2010-10) was officially issued. The set consists of one stamp with a face value of 1.20 yuan, designed by Shen Jiahong and printed by Beijing Stamp Printing Works using the photogravure process.

Expo 2010 Shanghai China was the first registered comprehensive world exposition held in China, with the theme "Better City, Better Life." This stamp was issued on the opening day of the Expo, marking the concluding issue in the Shanghai World Expo series. The design integrates Shanghai city landmarks, Expo core buildings, and a world map, presenting a global perspective of nations gathering in Shanghai for exchange and mutual learning, interpreting the concept of harmonious coexistence between urban development, humanity, and the earth, and witnessing the historic moment of the grand opening of this international event.

Stamp Design and Historical Background:

Inauguration of Expo 2010 Shanghai China

Image: The design combines Shanghai's city skyline (including the Oriental Pearl Tower), the China Pavilion, and the Expo Axis, with the Earth and an abstract world map in the background.
History: Expo 2010 Shanghai attracted over 240 countries and international organizations, with tens of millions of domestic and international visitors. The stamp also incorporates the concept of the Expo Online, conveying the idea of "seeing the world without leaving the country."
Significance: A historical record of the grand opening of the Shanghai World Expo and the concluding issue of the Expo stamp series.

Artistic and Design Features:

Format: Vertical stamp format with a blue-green gradient background, creating a fresh and modern layered effect.
Composition: The integration of city landmarks and Expo buildings reflects both Shanghai's regional identity and the Expo theme.
Visual Language: Modern, minimalist decorative style combining realistic and abstract elements, symbolizing global connectivity and exchange.
Series Integration: Complements the 2010-3 "Shanghai Expo Park" stamp and the Expo emblem and mascot stamps to form a complete World Expo thematic series.

This stamp belongs to the category of major international exhibition-themed modern stamps, available in three formats: single stamp, large sheet, and miniature sheet. Issued on the opening day of the Shanghai World Expo as the concluding issue of the series, it carries strong documentary value and is suitable for thematic collections on world expositions, modern architecture, Shanghai regional themes, and major international events. It is often collected together with the complete Shanghai World Expo stamp series.