The 2010 Taipei International Flora Expo, which will be held from November 6, 2010 to April 25, 2011, is the first international horticultural exposition ever held in Taiwan recognized by the International Association of Horticultural Producers. To mark this grand occasion, Chunghwa Post is releasing two souvenir sheets.The expo’s logo is an orchid blossom made up of five human figures. Each of the five figures represents a separate continent and has a different color—red, orange, blue, green or purple. Inspired by the seasons of nature, the mascots of the expo are fairies representing five flowers: the lily, the sun flower, the moth orchid, the hydrangea, and the tulip. One of the souvenir sheets comprises nine NT$5 stamps, each depicting a species of orchid, for a total value of NT$45. The other souvenir sheet comprises ten NT$5 stamps, for a total value of NT$50. Each of the mascots is represented by two stamps. The logo of the expo can be found in each stamp and in marginal inscriptions of both sheets.A stamp folio – “Blooming Flowers Stamp Folio” and two framed-shaped holders with one souvenir sheet separately – “Blooming Orchids” and “Dancing Flowers” will be released at the same time. In addition to two souvenir sheets, the stamp folio contains one sheet of stickers with floral design as a compliment.
1) First Day Cover: NT$3 apiece.(2) Folder : NT$8 apiece(3) Folder with mount: NT$8 apiece.(4) Loose-leaf album page:NT$20 apiece. (5)Pre-cancelled FDC affixed with one souvenir sheet: NT$48 or NT$53 apiece.(6) Stamp folio: NT$180 apiece.(7) “Blooming Orchids” stamp holder with one souvenir sheet: NT$55 apiece, no discount for bulk purchase.(8) “Dancing Flowers” stamp holder with one souvenir sheet: NT$60 apiece, no discount for bulk purchase.To purchase the relative philatelic products, please go directly to the post office branches, or order on line at http://stamp.post.gov.tw.
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