Malaysia Stamp & Philately Reference Guide

1.

Olympics Handover


+ Issue Date     : 22/08/2008
+ Classification : Postage Stamp
+ Emission       : Commemorative
+ Designer       : Why Not Associates
+ Printer        : Walsall Security Printers
+ Printing       : Offset Lithography
+ Paper          : Phosphorized / Phospor Coated
+ Perforations   : 14½ x 14½
+ Separations    : Normal Perforations
+ Gum Type       : Gum PVA
+ Shape          : Rectangular
+ Orientation    : Horizontal
Stamp size: 33 x 33 mm
1st Class stamp sold for 36p.

In accordance with current tradition, at the Closing Ceremony on 24 August 2008, the Mayor of Beijing will hand over the Olympic Flag to the IOC President, who, in turn, will present it to the Mayor of London. Faster — Higher — Stronger : London 2012 will endeavour to live up to every aspect of the Olympic motto.
  • Birds Nest Stadium, Beijing
  • London Eye
  • Tower Of London
  • Corner Tower, Forbidden City, Beijing