Sp.694 COVID-19 Prevention Postage Stamps

Stamp SN D694
Stamp Name Sp.694 COVID-19 Prevention Postage Stamps
Stamp Cat Standard Special Stamps
Stamp Cat Health
Issue date 2020-07-21
Suspersion date
Dimension of stamps(mm.) 30 × 40 (mm)
Size of souvenir Sheet (mm.)
Printer China Color Printing Co., Ltd.
Drawer
Designer Delta Design Corporation
Photographer
Engraver
Creative Director
Sheet composition 16(4 ×4)
Print color Colorful
Process Offset
Paper Phosphorescent stamp paper
Back
Perforation 12½

Description

To promote and respond to the government's virus prevention policies in the light of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Chunghwa Post is offering a special set of two stamps designed with a horizontal se-tenant block. Between the two stamps is a se-tenant gutter featuring the text: "All out against the pandemic; COVID Nineteen we shall defeat. Taiwan can help." The stamps are described below:
1. NT$13 stamp: Set against the circumference of the globe to indicate the worldwide reach of the pandemic, medical staff, environmental protection workers and the public actively work together to prevent the spread of the virus and extend a helping hand to the whole world.
2. NT$15 stamp: Efficiency in the production and distribution of pharmaceutical and medical supplies, studying the virus and developing a vaccine, home quarantine/isolation, wearing masks on public transport, and washing hands thoroughly display the resolute way in which all the people have come together to prevent the virus spreading.

By-issues

(1) First Day Cover (162 mm × 114 mm): NT$2 apiece
(2) Folder (with or without mount): NT$5 apiece
(3) Loose-leaf album page: NT$8 apiece
(4) Pre-cancelled FDC affixed with a full set of stamps: NT$30 apiece
(5) Postal cards: NT$40 a set

To purchase the relative philatelic products, please go directly to the post office branches, Postal Museum or order on line at https://stamp.post.gov.tw.