Hongkong Post October 20 announced that a set of stamps based on the theme of "Hong Kong, China - Brazil Joint Issue on Football" will be released for sale together with associated philatelic products on November 5 (Thursday).
Official first day covers priced at $1 each will be put on sale at all post offices starting from October 22, while stamps and associated philatelic products will go on display at the General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tsuen Wan Post Office and Sha Tin Central Post Office from the same day. Advance orders for servicing self-provided covers will be accepted at all philatelic offices from October 22 to 29.
Hongkong Post has also produced a Prestige Gift Set featuring a 24K gold plated football mounted on a black wood base attached with stamps housed in a matted black box decorated with a gold foiled and embossed icon. With traditional elegance and modern design, the Prestige Gift Set is an ideal collection item for philately lovers and soccer fans.
Information about this special stamp issue and associated philatelic products may be obtained from the website of Hongkong Post at (www.hongkongpost.com).
Source: GovHK (www.gov.hk)
