Manx Links with China

Celebration of the Isle of Man’s historic cultural and trading links with China

Manx Links with China Set

In celebration of the Isle of Man’s historic cultural and trading links with China, Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present this collection of four stamps.

£3.40 GBP

Manx Links with China Presentation Pack

In celebration of the Isle of Man’s historic cultural and trading links with China, Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present this collection of four stamps.

£4.50 GBP

Manx Links with China First Day Cover

In celebration of the Isle of Man’s historic cultural and trading links with China, Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present this collection of four stamps.

£4.55 GBP

Manx Links with China Sheetlet

A sheetlet of 12 stamps, featuring each of the 4 stamps from this issue

£10.20 GBP

Celebration of the Isle of Man’s historic cultural and trading links with China

The Nan Sha District, Guangzhou, China is part of the Greater Bay Area, a key economic zone in southern China, and serves as a hub for shipping, trade, and high-tech industries.

The district hosts the Nan Sha Free Trade Zone, which promotes international trade and investment.

The set of four Nan Sha stamps, showcases many of the features and traditions of the NanSha landmark. The stamp set consists of Technology and Innovation, Opening up (global outreach and trade), the global stamp exhibition and the city of NanSha and Harmony.

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About this issue

Stamp 1: The four of images on the stamp consist of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (GuangZhou), Innovation Bay, NanSha Memorial Gateway and the Free Trade Zone`s Arch, showcasing the coordinated development of world scientific and technological innovation of the Free Trade Zone.

Stamp 2: The four images on the stamp consist of Port of NanSha, NanSha Bridge, ShenZhen - ZhongShan link NanSha Line and a Yacht, showcasing NanSha`s connectivity to the rest of the world and links to our Ship Registry

Stamp 3: The three images on the stamp consist of International Finance Forum convention centre where delegates from the UK and Isle of Man have contributed to topics with international reach Inc. Sir Tony Blair, the Mingzhu Bay Bridge and the common Bomhax flower.

Stamp 4: The four elements on the stamp consist of NanSha TianHu Palace, NanSha Wetland Park, Gambiered Guangdong Gauze and Lotus root, which celebrate the common prosperity between historical and cultural heritage and the link between ecological and environmental protection.

Technical specification

Design: Emma Cooke • The 572
Artwork: Bang Ma
Text: Isle of Man Post Office
Printer: bpost
Process: Offset Lithography
Colours: 4 + Varnish
Paper: Tru White Litho 110gsm
Perforations: 11.5 per 2cm
Stamp Size: 51.46mm x 40mm
Format: Sheets of 12
Date of Issue: 2nd January 2025

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