Lunar New Year: Year of the Ox - Miniature Sheet
£1.00
The miniature sheet depicts ‘the old cow licking her calf’, representing parental love and a warm and happy family atmosphere. The mother cow is looking at the calf which looks back towards its mother, indicating affection and a harmonious family balance. Crescent shapes can be seen on the mother cow, with the same pattern appearing on the calf. The forehead and hind legs of the mother cow are also adorned with flower patterns, which highlight the quiet and beautiful nature of the mother.
Date of issue | 05/01/2021 |
Withdrawal date | 05/01/2023 |
Designer | Wang Huming |
Size | 95mm x 125mm, 60mm x 60mm |
Process | Four colour offset lithography plus gold metallic ink with varnish |
Denominations | £1 |