Scott No: -
Serial number: 2023-7
Values in set: 2
Date of issue: May 10, 2023
Denomination: 240 fen
Designer: Ma Lihang
Size of stamps: 50 * 30 mm
Perforation: 13
Sheet composition: 12
Size of sheet: 180 * 160 mm
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

China Post scheduled the issuance of a set of commemorative stamps themed "the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Spain" (jointly issued with Spain) on May 10, 2023. The set contains 2 stamps, with the design themes being: 1. Hengshui Lake; 2. Fuente de Piedra Lake. The total face value of the whole set of stamps is 2.40 yuan, and the planned circulation is 6.9 million sets.

Spain, an ancient country with a long - standing European civilization, is located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, and its capital is Madrid. As early as more than 2,000 years ago, the ancient overland Silk Road connected the ancient capital Chang'an (now Xi'an, Shaanxi Province in China) with Tarragona in Spain, making the Chinese and Spanish civilizations shine and attract each other. The People's Republic of China and the Kingdom of Spain established diplomatic relations on March 9, 1973. Over the past half - century, China and Spain have adhered to mutual respect, conducted exchanges and dialogues, and actively carried out mutually beneficial cooperation. In November 2005, the two countries established a comprehensive strategic partnership.

The year 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Spain. Based on photographic works, the stamp designs feature Hengshui Lake in China and Fuente de Piedra Lake in Spain, presenting the beautiful scenery and natural ecological characteristics of the two lakes. The composition of the stamp images is simple and lively, and the expressed artistic conception is clear and graceful. Spain Post will also issue stamps themed "the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Spain" using the same design elements.

This set of stamps was designed by Ma Lihang and printed by Beijing Stamp Printing Co., Ltd. using the photogravure printing process.