China - 150 Years of Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2024 #UPU150 #150UPU

China Post joined the other countries in celebrating 150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU) on 9 October 2024. China issued an adorable odd-shaped stamp that is rectangular from right side and circular from the other side. I really don't know what this shape is called. ;-) The stamp shows a contoured silhouette of a dove flying to deliver a letter in the background, while in the foreground is the official #UPU150 logo.

China Stamp on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The China UPU150 stamp has special security features to avoid misuse/ counterfeiting. This special printing is viewed under UV light only. This makes the China UPU stamp an unusual stamp as well.

China Stamp on 150 Years of UPU under UV light - 2024

The shape of the stamp can be seen more clearly in the photo below.

China Stamp Actual Shape on 150 Years of UPU - 2024

The full sheet of China UPU150 stamps features 12 stamps with lovely Origami crane carrying an envelope in the background (Top left corner of the sheet).

China Full Stamp Sheet on "150 Years of UPU" with Origami Crane

What do you think about the design of China Postage Stamp and Sheet for 150 Years of UPU?

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If you want to see the complete list of countries that have issued postage stamps to celebrate 150th Anniversary of UPU, please click here: 150 Years of UPU - All Stamps Issued