Croatia postage stamps year 2012 Lunar New Year of the Dragon MNH
The Croatian Post (Hrvatska pošta) issued a commemorative stamp to celebrate the Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon in 2012.
Here are the key details about this stamp issue:
| Feature | Detail |
| Name | Godina Zmaja 2012 (Year of the Dragon 2012) |
| Date of Issue | January 4, 2012 |
| Number of Stamps | One commemorative stamp design |
| Format | Issued in a miniature sheet (arčić) containing 4 stamps (with a single design repeated) |
| Nominal Value | 1.60 HRK (Croatian Kuna) |
| Motif / Artwork | A person enveloped by two dragons. |
| Artist | Fan Zeng (a modern master of traditional Chinese painting) |
| Other Issues | A First Day Cover (FDC) was also issued. |
| Chinese Zodiac Cycle | The Year of the Dragon began on January 23, 2012, and is considered the luckiest sign, symbolizing power, justice, strength, and wealth. |
This issue is part of the recurring practice of many postal administrations around the world, including Croatia, to celebrate the Chinese/Lunar New Year.
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