Recently, i.e., in 2010, Chinese postal department introduced Tiger stamps. Tiger is one of the 12 animals that are of consequence in Chinese astrology. 2010 China Tiger stamp was a reminder that 2010 was the year of the tiger.

Other nations also issue stamps with tiger or other animals on them to commemorate such occasions. 2010 China tiger stamp depicts tiger in cartoon form. Three dimensional plastic models were created for developing this image. The red, pink and white tiger stands erect on white background. This cartoon character is popular as Fu. It has a value of 1.2 Yuans.

Philatelists can now order such postage stamps directly from mints or popular websites. Some of these websites also protect the buyers from cheaters.

Postal departments introduce only a limited number of such stamps. This is because the print on the stamp would become irrelevant in the following year. There is considerable demand for such rare stamps from stamp collectors. Higher demand versus lower supply increases the price of such stamps.

There are other China tiger stamps, as well. These include Hong Kong tiger stamps, South China tiger stamps, and Taiwan tiger stamps. There are 4 stands that in 2010 Hong Kong tiger stamps set. Unlike the cartoon tiger on mainland China's postage, the tigers on these stamps are natural tigers. The background colors vary in these stamps.

Colors of these backgrounds are darker shades of red, green, blue, and yellow ochre. Postures of Tigers also differ on these stamps. The stamp with red background has a value of HK $1.40, and the stamp with green background has a value of HK $2.40. Tiger stamp on blue background has a value of HK $3.00. The tiger on the last stamp is white in color. This stamp is worth HK $5.00. As of date, the entire set of Hong Kong tiger stamps can be bought US $3.

Do you choose the type and stamp designs you place in your mail? Placing your favorite stamps in your mail may provide your letters your own personal touch. There are different types and pictures in millions of stamps released for public use.

In 2010, China released the China Tiger Stamps. This was done in order to mark 2010 as the year of the tiger in the Chinese lunar calendar. The Chinese tiger stamps are among the most favorite by many stamp users and collectors. Users love the China Tiger Stamps because tigers are considered to be the traditional guardian of wealth. In 2010 china year of tiger stamps were released and among the second zodiac stamp released in China with the monkey stamps released in 1980 as the first zodiac stamps.

Issued in February 2010 were hong kong tiger stamps which celebrates the year of the tiger. Different designs of hong kong tiger stamps were released to the public to the delight of many tiger lovers and stamp collectors.

Gold Chinese tiger stamps were also issued in 2010 which were among the many stamp user's favorite. For many Chinese, a tiger is a symbol of luck, happiness, and peace. No wonder, anyone would certainly love to receive a letter with a China cat stamp in it.

Some of the tiger stamps issued all over the world by different countries include the China Tiger Stamps, gold Chinese tiger stamps, south china tiger stamps, hong kong tiger stamps, Taiwan tiger stamps, Singapore tiger stamps, and the china year of tiger stamps among others.

Collect your own China Tiger Stamps today with various designs issued in 2010 to commemorate the year of the tiger in the Chinese lunar calendar. The tiger is a symbol of fearless leadership, courage, and bravery. Get your own China Tiger Stamps today either as a part of your collection or to use for your mails.