FACTS & FIGURES

This set of goldfish stamps, designed by Sun Chuanzhe and Liu Shuoren, was issued on June 1, 1960. Each of the 12 stamps depicts a rare variety of goldfish. The Chinese are considered as the first goldfish breeders since the species was firstly domesticated in China more than a thousand years ago. Goldfish belongs to the carp family that was first found in rivers and lakes. Its golden color is the result of a natural gene mutation. No goldfish contains pigments other than orange, yellow and black. The other colors are blends of these pigments.  

PRINT SPECIFICATIONS

 Page Dimensions: 270mm X 297mm

 Compatible with: All Lighthouse 13-Rings Binders

Paper type: Heavy Acid-Free Cardboard 240gr/sq.m

 Paper Color: Cream

 Printing Method: Professional Offset                                      

 Text Language:  English                                            

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