2022 Lunar New Year: Year of the Tiger Stamps Sheet of 20 - Forever - MNH

Utilizing orange as the predominant color — characteristic of the markings of Bengal tigers and said to be one of the lucky colors for individuals born during the Year of the Tiger — the tiger mask in the stamp design incorporates elements with symbolic meaning. Several of the patterns and details were created with the style of Asian textiles in mind as well as green flowers that represent the arrival of spring, which Lunar New Year also signals in Chinese culture. The motif atop the tiger’s head — printed with purple foil — references the celestial themes of the Chinese zodiac. On the stamp pane, simplified illustrations of the 12 zodiac animals are printed with gold foil.