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First Day Cover text for Heartwarming II (28 November 2006)

This set of Heartwarming special stamps is a direct sequel to the first set issued in 2003, which enjoyed resounding success with customers.

Stamps are an effective medium for conveying messages of "Love & Care" and "Celebrations". For this series, graphics on the stamps are rendered without frills so that the image or text on the tab alongside stands out more prominently. The "Love & Care" stamps are decorated with heart and floral motifs in vibrant colours to symbolise blissful moments and are ideal for births, weddings or anniversaries. The linear arrays of glasses and bottles on the two "Celebrations" stamps commemorate red-letter days on which we raise a glass to bring tidings of joy for festivities, new ventures or achievements.

Once again the Heartwarming Stamps Customised Service is available to add your special touch to the stamps. Photographs, messages of excitement, affection and happiness or news to share can be tagged to these stamps, making them thoughtful and memorable keepsakes.

These special stamps have no value indicators. One of the motifs on each stamp is varnished to enhance the "Local Mail Postage" or "Air Mail Postage" markings. These stamps are valid on either local mail items weighing not more than 30 grams (valued at $1.40) or airmail items weighing 20 grams or less (valued at $3).

The First Day Cover features a collage of pastel-coloured flowers, hearts, glasses and a bottle, reprising the distinctive elements of the stamp design.