Year of Ox [Australia]

 

  

Name: Year of the Ox
Date of Issue: 26 January, 2009
Denominations:55c, $1.65

The Ox symbolises loyalty and tenderness and is highly respected in traditional Chinese society signifying prosperity through fortitude and hard work. The minisheet of the issue depicts Laozi, a prominent thinker in ancient China. A native of Chu, a southern state in the Zhou dynasty, he served as a keeper of archival records at the cour.

Gold and Silver stamp of Rat/Ox [Hongkong]

 

Name: Gold and Silver Stamp Sheetlet on Lunar New Year Animals – Rat/Ox
Date of Issue: 17 January 2009
Denominations:$50, $50

Say farewell to the “Year of the Rat” and welcome the "Year of the Ox"! Embossed and hot-foiled with genuine 22K and 24K gold as well as 99.9% silver.

Year of the Ox(Ji-Chou Year)

 

  

 FDC Name:Year of the Ox(Ji-Chou Year).
Issue Date:5th JAN'2009
Details:The Ox is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Ox is denoted by the earthly branch character.2009 marks Ji-Chou Year, or the Year of the Ox. Since ancient times, the ox, always found working on farmland, has been regarded as an honest, supportive labor partner of human beings. In the eyes of the Chinese people, the ox is a symbol of hardworking spirit and selfless contribution. Widely-circulated adages like "Aware of the arrival of its late years, the ox drives itself further without being whipped" and "Head-bowed, like a willing ox I serve the children" represent the traditional virtue and diligence of the Chinese people. The ox also symbolizes affluence and ease. It will bring a vigorous, dynamic hope of a new year and herald a bright prospect.

•    Designer of cover & cancellation- Du Xiaoxiao
•    Total FDC printed-300000