Australia's mail is getting into the Year of the Dragon spirit in 2024.
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A special edition of stamps and collectables commemorating Lunar New Year has been launched by Australia Post.
Award-winning designer Chrissy Lau created the commemorative stamps for a fourth consecutive year and said she was inspired by the traditional gifts of money wrapped in lucky red envelopes.
Three gold and red dragon stamps and 12 zodiac stamps have been released, as well as coin collectable covers.
The designs feature the Fortune Dragon on the $1.20 stamp, the Lucky Dragon on the $2.40 stamp and the Happy dragon on the $3.60 stamp.
"The red envelopes are a key part of Lunar New Year traditions where children bestow their best wishes on their elders and in return receive money wrapped in red envelopes along with wishes of good fortune, happiness, and health for the coming year," Miss Lau said.
"The dragon also represents good luck, health, and strength so it felt like the perfect design."
Australia Post retail product general manager Kayla Le Cornu said the collection made a perfect addition to gifts being sent across Australia and overseas for the traditional Chinese festival.
"The Lunar New Year issue is always a very popular edition for our collectors, and we are especially excited about our exclusive gold design this year to symbolise such a special year in Chinese culture," she said.
The collection is available at participating post offices, by mail order on 1800 331 794 and online at australiapostcollectables.com.au
