Definitive 117 Pine, Bamboo and Plum Surcharged Issue (A117)

Stamp SN : A117
Stamp Name : Definitive 117 Pine, Bamboo and Plum Surcharged Issue
Stamp Cat Standard : Definitive Stamps
Stamp Cat : Flowers
Issue date : 2000-08-24
Dimension of stamps(mm.) : 23.5 X 26.5 (mm)
Printer : China Engraving & Printing Works,R.O.C.
Sheet composition : 100 ( 10x10 )
Print color : Colorful
Process : Deep etch offset
Paper : Locally-made mat finished,watermarked stamp paper with gum
Perforation : 13 1/2

In order to meet demand, the Directorate General of Posts has taken out of storage a stamp of a bamboo design, which was originally part of a set: "Pine, Bamboo and Plum Issue." The original stamp had a value of NT$7.50. This will be covered over with an encircling dragon symbol that symbolizes good luck. A new denomination of NT$3.50 will be reprinted on the stamp, and it will be called "Pine, Bamboo and Plum Surcharged Issue."
(1)First Day Cover in small size to be sold at NT$2.00 apiece. (2)Folder especially prepared for the stamps to be sold at NT$5.00 apiece. (3)Folder with crystal mount for better protection stamps of the stamps to be sold at NT$5.00 apiece. (4)Loose-leaf stamp album page with plastic cover to be sold at NT$8.00 apiece. (5)Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with a complete set of stamps to be sold at NT$5.50 apiece..