Mint. MNH. No flaws. Original, undisturbed gum. From a Smoke-free and Pet-free Environment. 

The U.S. Postal Service issued these gummed Lunar New Year stamps on January 5, 1997 in Honolulu, HI in celebration of the Year of the Ox. Artist Clarence Lee, of Honolulu, created this intricate paper cut-out design using an airbrush. Calligrapher Lau Bun, also of Honolulu, drew the Kanji characters on the side of the souvenir sheet, which may be translated as "Happy New Year!" Lunar New Year, the most important holiday of the year for many Asian communities around the world, is celebrated primarily by people of Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tibetan, and Mongolian heritage.

5th in the U.S. Lunar New Year stamp series. 

Years of the Ox include: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, and 2021.

People born in the Year of the Ox are said to be trustworthy, dependable, and conscientious. Known to have strong ideas, they are also said to be stubborn and jealous. Through hard work and fortitude however, they are likely to prosper.

Gummed collectible stamp; great as a gift for people born in the Year of the Ox; or use for postage.

Scott # 3120