Description
The PHILATAIPEI 2026 World Stamp Championship Exhibition is held on November 20-25, 2026, at Exhibition Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center. The theme of the exhibition is “Innovation and Sustainability.” To commemorate this major philatelic event, a set of two stamps and a souvenir sheet with the theme of “soaring dragons of innovation, flying geese of sustainability” have been issued. Featuring stamp-within-a-stamp designs, the stamps reinterpret two iconic stamps: the 1st Customs Dragon Issue (the Large Dragon Stamp) and a Flying Geese Stamp bearing no face value. These symbolize Chunghwa Post’s long history and its ongoing spirit of innovation. The stamps are described below:
1. The NT$17 stamp: The stamp features a 3-candarin Large Dragon Stamp. The dragon symbolizes strength and wisdom, conveying transformation and vitality. The overall design expresses Chunghwa Post’s commitment to continuing innovations and to development built upon its historical legacy.
2. The NT$28 stamp: The stamp features a Flying Geese Stamp bearing no face value. The flying geese embody unity and resilience, symbolizing transmission of mail and forward progress. The overall design reflects Chunghwa Post’s commitment to continual advancement and to the principle of sustainable development.
3. The souvenir sheet: It contains NT$17 and NT$28 stamps featuring the same designs as the previous two, printed in color offset with fine detail. The inscription design uses the PHILATAIPEI 2026 World Stamp Championship Exhibition logo as its main visual element.
To enhance the enjoyment of stamp collecting, three exclusive limited-edition gifts printed in color offset with fine detail have been specially released for the PHILATAIPEI 2026 World Stamp Championship Exhibition Commemorative Issue: the Rare Edition, the Limited Edition (Silver Version), and the Limited Edition (Gold Version). The Limited Editions (Silver and Gold Versions) incorporate blockchain technology for the first time, launching digital collectible editions that allow philatelists to enjoy the dual-collection experiences, both physical and digital.
The theme of the first day of PHILATAIPEI 2026 World Stamp Championship Exhibition is Post Day. On the same day as the stamp issuance, a beautiful stamp folio is launched, containing one NT$17 stamp, one NT$28 stamp, and one souvenir sheet. It also includes an exclusive limited-edition gift: a PHILATAIPEI 2026 World Stamp Championship Exhibition Commemorative Issue Limited Edition (Silver Version). Consumers can scan the QR Code on the inscription to claim an exclusive digital collectible edition. The digital collectible editions come in two different designs, and collectors will receive one design at random upon purchase. The stamp folio is limited to 5,000 copies, making it highly valuable for collecting.
By-issues
(1) First Day Cover (195 mm × 120 mm): NT$5 apiece.
(2) FDC for souvenir sheet (220 mm × 158 mm): NT$5 apiece.
(3) Folder (with or without mount): NT$15 apiece.
(4) Folder with mount for souvenir sheet: NT$15 apiece.
(5) Loose-leaf album page: NT$25 apiece.
(6) Pre-cancelled FDC affixed with one NT$17-denominated stamp: NT$27 apiece.
(7) Pre-cancelled FDC affixed with a full set of stamps: NT$55 apiece.
(8) Pre-cancelled FDC affixed with a souvenir sheet: NT$55 apiece.
(9) Stamp folio: NT$550 a copy.
Remark:
1. To purchase postage stamps, please go directly to the post office branches, Postal Museum or order online at https://stamp.post.gov.tw.
2. Relative philatelic products will be available at the following branches: Taipei Beimen, Beitou, Neihu, Nangang, Muzha, Keelung Aisan Rd., Banqiao Wunhua Rd., Xindian, Shulin, Sanchong Zhongshan Rd., Tamsui, Xinzhuang, Taoyuan Chenggong Rd., Zhongli, Longtan, Yangmei, Hsinchu Wuchang St., Miaoli Zhongmiao, Taichung Minqyuan Rd., Fongyuan, Changhua Zhongyang Rd., Yuanlin, Nantou Sanhe, Douliou Xiping Rd., Chiayi Yushan, Tainan Chenggong Rd., Xinxing, Fongshan, Gangshan, Pingtung Minsheng Rd., Yilan Zhongshan Rd., Luodong, Hualien Guoan, Taitung Datong Rd., Magong Zhongzheng Rd. or order online at https://stamp.post.gov.tw. Pre-order is also acceptable in other branches.
3. The Rare Editions and the Limited Editions (Gold Version) will be provided with designated purchase combinations. Detailed event information will be announced separately in conjunction with the stamp exhibition.
Memo
Cachet:
A commemorative cachet will be available on the issuing date of the stamps. For further information about the locations of commemorative cachets, please refer to our website at https://www.post.gov.tw.