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Serial number: 2026-15
Values in set: 1
Date of issue: September 22nd, 2026
Denomination: 120 fen
Designer: Zhou Yue
Size of stamps: 36 * 36 mm
Perforation: 13.5 * 13
Sheet composition: 12
Size of sheet: 176 * 185 mm
Printing process: Offset
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

This commemorative stamp, The 48th WorldSkills Competition, was issued on September 22, 2026. It consists of one stamp with a face value of 1.20 yuan. The designer is Zhou Yue. It was printed by Beijing Stamp Printing Co., Ltd. using six-color offset printing, combined with embossing and hot stamping. The stamp measures 36×36 mm, with a perforation gauge of 13.5×13 degrees. Each sheet contains 12 stamps and measures 176×185 mm. The planned issuance quantity is 4 million sets. The stamp was issued on the opening day of the competition, documenting this international vocational skills event in the form of a national calling card.

The WorldSkills Competition is known as the "Olympics of Skills" and is the world's highest-level vocational skills competition. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is held in Shanghai, with competitors from 68 countries and regions and 64 competition events, making it the edition with the most events in history. The stamp uses the traditional Luban lock as its core carrier, integrating traditional mortise-and-tenon craftsmanship with the theme of modern skills competition, promoting the spirit of craftsmanship, and showcasing the contemporary significance of exchange and mutual learning among global skilled talents.

Stamp Design and Historical Background

The 48th WorldSkills Competition

The main design of the stamp features the Luban lock, the visual symbol of the competition. The six faces of the lock are embedded with graphic elements representing six major competition sectors. The Luban lock relies on mortise-and-tenon joints without nails or glue, symbolizing the precision of skill processing and assembly techniques. The combined form of the lock symbolizes competitors from various countries gathering in Shanghai to exchange skills and integrate. The design also features the English name of the competition, WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, balancing traditional Chinese cultural heritage with international visual expression.

Artistic and Design Features

The overall design uses a simple and modern style, with bright and rich colors. High-precision six-color offset printing, combined with embossing and hot stamping, enhances the three-dimensional layering and texture of the Luban lock. The stamp supports AR interaction, allowing users to view digital content through the "China Philatelic Stamp Encyclopedia" mini-program, expanding the display dimensions of the stamp.