Hexagon shaped stamps of Macua - I Ching, Pa Kua VI

In the past few years, the Macau Post issued series of odd shape stamps (Hexagon Shape Stamp in miniature sheet) titled "I Ching, Pa Kua". As to symbolize the special characteristics of "Pa Kua", the shape of these stamps is designed in the format of hexagon.

The symbols of Kua in this series of eight hexagon stamps are; "Song, kun, Wei Ji, Jie, Huan, Kan, Meng and Shi".

8 Hexagon shaped stamps of Macua - I Ching, Pa Kua V

In the past few years, the Macau Post issued series of odd shape stamps (Hexagon Shape Stamp in miniature sheet) titled "I Ching, Pa Kua". As to symbolize the special characteristics of "Pa Kua", the shape of these stamps is designed in the format of hexagon.

The symbols of Kua i nthe current series of eight stamps are; "Gou, Da Guo, Ding, Heng, Xun, Jing, Gu and Sheng".

Hexagon Shape Stamp - Olympic Games - Macau

A beautiful miniature sheet with one large odd shape stamp (Irregular Hexagon) about the celebration of the 29th Olympic Games held in Beijing, Macao Post issued the "The Opening of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games" stamp on the date of opening ceremony on 8 August, 2008, in commemorating the successful achievement of this prestigious sport event in the world.

To tie in with the opening ceremony held in the National Stadium, the image of "Bird’s Nest" is shown on the souvenir sheet, and the National Aquatics Center "Water Cube" is shown on the stamp. The stamp and souvenir sheet are applied with the printing feature of UV varnish to enhance the pictograms of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Paper: Paper with Security Fibres
Size: 138 x 90 mm (Irregular stamp size: 54 x 72 mm)
Perforation: 12.82 x 13.15
Printing: Offset Lithography with UV Varnish
Printer: Beijing PSPH

Hexagon Shape stamps - HongKong Civic Education Set

Yet another beauty in my odd shape stamps collection. This set of special stamps on "Civic Education" is the first set of hexagon stamps issued by Hongkong Post. Featuring the winning entry from the Primary School Division of the "Civic Education Stamp Design Competition" co-organized by the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education and the Home Affairs Bureau in 2005, this colorful issue helps to enhance understanding of the concept and knowledge of civic education as well as boost people's civic awareness.

Aldabra Gaint Tortoise - Hexagon Shaped Stamps

2 cute Hexagon shaped stamps from India Post on Aldabra Gaint Tortoise.

This is the story of a tortoise named Adwaitya. We all know about the legendary tortoise of folk tales who defeated the hare and won the race. Well, Adwaitya was also a winner. Before he died in the year 2006 in Alipore Zoological Garden, Kolkata, he was perhaps the longest living animal in the world having lived for more than 250 years. People lovingly called him Adwaitya meaning the matchless or the unique (Hindi: Adviteeya i.e. unique or no second) as he was a living example of nature's mysteries. He is supposed to have been born in 1750; however, some say it was 1705. He feed on wheat bran, grams soaked in water, small pieces of carrots, sweet potatoes, beans, leafy vegetables, diced banana and rice mixed with powder gram.

The Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Geochelone gigantea) is a native of Aldabra atoll, part of the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean. The Aldabra atoll has been protected from human influence since late 19th Century and is home to a large number of giant tortoises. The size of the Aldabra Giant Tortoise can be up to 4 Ft. in length and the weight can be about 550 lbs. They are normally dark gray to black in color, have small pointed head covered with scales, a long neck, a highly domed carapace and thick bony scales on forelegs. Adwaitya became ill several months before his death after a crack developed around a wound on his chest, and ultimately succumbed on 22nd March, 2006. Department of Posts is proud to issue a set of two commemorative postage stamps on the Aldabra Giant Tortoise. The specially designed stamps are unique in the sense that they are hexagonal i.e. they have six sides.