Description
On 16 January 2026, UNPA celebrates the Lunar New Year with the issuance of a special event sheet of 10 stamps in the denomination of $1.70 for the “Year of the Horse”. The lunar new year officially begins on 17 February 2026 and continues until 5 February 2027.
The Horse represents independence, perseverance and ambition. This year encourages decisive action, resilience and embracing new opportunities, making it a time to pursue goals with confidence and determination. Full of optimism and drive, 2026 promises growth, success and good fortune for all who harness its dynamic energy.
The design draws its inspiration from the Eastern Han Dynasty bronze artwork “Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow.” The horse is depicted with its forehooves raised mid-air and hind legs firmly planted, embodying a beauty of power that harmonizes dynamic motion and static balance.
The tabs to the left of the stamps show the United Nations logo on a gold background.
The stamps and the background design were illustrated by Tiger Pan (China). Mr. Pan also illustrated the United Nations Lunar Calendar series for the 2018 “Year of the Dog”, 2022 “Year of the Tiger”, 2023 “Year of the Rabbit”, 2024 “Year of the Dragon” and 2025 “Year of the Snake”.
UNPA will also offer a “Year of the Horse” postcard and a first day cover with the same design as the stamps.
Customers with standing order requirements for special event sheets (94) will automatically receive the stamp sheets through their accounts. Customers with standing order requirements for miscellaneous products will automatically receive the postcard (324) and a set of one single and one combo first day cover (424) through their accounts
Specifications:
Artist: Tiger Pan (China)
Stamp size: 40.6 mm x 29.8 mm
Tab size: 26.6 mm x 29.8 mm
Sheet size: 279.4 mm x 215.9 mm
Quantity: 15,300
Printer: Cartor Security Printing (France)
