Romfilatelia and the Romanian Post introduce into circulation on Tuesday a traditional philatelic issue, "The Chinese Zodiac. The Year of the Fire Horse," consisting of a postage stamp with a face value of Lei 25, a First Day Cover and a maxicard for maximaphily enthusiasts.
According to a Romfilatelia press release sent to AGERPRES on Tuesday, the First Day Cover of the issue depicts an imaginary scene of a horse fighting a dragon.
In 2026, the Chinese New Year, traditionally celebrated based on the lunar calendar, begins on 17 February, 2026, and ends on 20 February, 2027 - with fire' being the element and horse' the zodiac sign. This combination symbolises energy and dynamism.
With 12 animals and 5 elements, the Year of the Fire Horse comes around every 60 years and tends to bring both good fortune and bad luck.
The issue is available as of Tuesday in the Romfilatelia shop network in Bucharest, Brasov, Cluj-Napoca, Iasi, Timisoara as well as online.
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