Special 302 Chinese Zodiac Postage Stamps (1992) (D302)

Stamp SN : D302
Stamp Name : Special 302 Chinese Zodiac Postage Stamps (1992)
Stamp Cat Standard : Special Stamps
Stamp Cat : Lunar New Year,Zodiac
Issue date : 1992-02-18
Dimension of stamps(mm.) : 26x34
Printer : China Color Printing Co. Inc., R.O.C.
Sheet composition : 6×10
Process : Deep etch offset
Paper : Locally-made mat finished,
Perforation : 12 1/2
Designer : Chuang Chu-mei

The permutations and combinations of the Decimal Cycle (Heavenly Stems) and the Duodecimal Cycle (Earthly Branches) are usually used to mark a complete cycle of every sixty years. It is named the Ganjy system, also known as Jiahtzyy, a traditional way to reckon years in China. The Duodecimal Cycle (Earthly Branches) is represented by twelve species of animals including Rat, Ox, Tiger, Hare, Dragon, Serpent, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Cock, Dog and Pig. Therefore, they are called the twelve Chinese Zodiac animals.