Skip to main content
The Postal Store®

Cranes

First Day of Issue Date: October 9, 1994

First Day of Issue Location: TBA

About This Stamp

The United States Postal Service and the People's Republic of China marked World Post Day with the issuance of two 29-cent commemorative stamps on October 9, 1994, in Washington, D.C., and Beijing, China. The stamps feature two endangered species, the Black-Necked Crane of Asia and the Whooping Crane of North America. These birds symbolize peace and friendship.

Both countries agreed to adopt the art work of Zhan Gengxi of China and the layout, design, and typography work of Clarence Lee of Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, for the stamps.

Banknote Corporation of America printed the stamps in combination offset-intaglio process.

First Day of Issue Ceremony

First Day of Issue Date: October 9, 1994
First Day of Issue Location: TBA

Order Your Limited-Edition 2025 Stamp Yearbook!

Commemorate the year in stamps with this hardcover book featuring the stories behind the stamp designs. Includes 91 colorful commemorative stamps from the 2025 program along with water-activated protective mounts!