To help people celebrate 2018 as the Chinese Year of the Dog, China Post is releasing Year of the Dog stamp designs nationwide. The stamps feature designs by Zhou Lingzhao, the artist who also created the Year of the Dog stamps that were issued in 1982. China Post's Year of the Dog stamps include two variations: a proud male Husky that represents prosperity and protection, as well as a female brown Shiba Inu and her pup, which symbolizes family and parental love.
Since China Post overprinted the Year of the Rooster stamps in 2017, resulting in a drop in prices and stagnated sales, the Year of the Dog collector's stamps are poised to be in high demand.
As well as releasing these collectible stamps for the arrival of the 2018 Chinese New Year calendar, China Post is also launching collectible albums, red envelopes in gold and silver leaf etched with the patterns found on the stamps, plus drawings and photos of dogs beloved in Chinese cultural traditions.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Collectible Stamps
- The high demand for Year of the Dog collector's stamps presents an opportunity for businesses to create and release unique and valuable collectible stamps.
- Collectible Albums
- The release of collectible albums for the Chinese New Year presents an opportunity for businesses to create and sell curated collections of stamps and other collectible items.
- Red Envelopes
- The popularity of red envelopes etched with stamp patterns presents an opportunity for businesses to create and market unique and decorative red envelopes for various occasions.
Where This Applies
- Stamp Collecting
- The release of collectible stamps and albums presents an opportunity for stamp collecting businesses to attract new customers and increase sales.
- Collectibles Market
- The demand for collectible stamps and albums presents an opportunity for businesses in the collectibles market to expand their offerings and cater to a specific niche market.
- Stationery and Printing
- The popularity of red envelopes presents an opportunity for businesses in the stationery and printing industry to design and produce unique and decorative envelopes for various occasions.
