Hongkong Post announced today it will launch a set of special stamps and philatelic products with the theme of "Hong Kong Hiking Trails Series No. 1: Lantau Trail" which will be on sale on October 13.
The stamps are printed in high-resolution lithography to bring out the exquisite beauty of the scenery along the Lantau Trail. Each of the 12 stamps features a section of the Lantau Trail.
The souvenir sheet is set against an outline map of Lantau Island with the Lantau Trail marked on it. A self-adhesive stamp booklet containing the entire set of stamps is also available.
Official First Day Covers will be on sale at $1.20 each at all post offices from tomorrow.
The stamps and philatelic products will be displayed from tomorrow at the General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tsuen Wan Post Office, Sha Tin Central Post Office, Tuen Mun Central Post Office, Discovery Bay Post Office, Mui Wo Post Office, Tai O Post Office and Tung Chung Post Office.
